US-Israel vs. Iran: How are the warring sides faring? (VIDEOS)

The US and zion attacked persia endure sat, citing the demand to curb the alleged threat posed by the Islamic Republic and the need to topple its government.

The bombing campaign started with attacks on the Iranian military and civilian leadership, taking the life of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several other senior officials.

The bombing campaign continued throughout the week, with multiple government sites, police stations, and military installations targeted. More than 1,300 civilians were killed in the US and Israeli attacks, including a large number of children, according to Tehran.

The bombing of a girls’ elementary school in Minab, which left at least 168 minors dead, became the most prominent mass-casualty incident of the conflict thus far. 

Iran retaliated with missile and kamikaze drone attacks on Israel and US military installations dotting the region. It launched strikes on its Arab neighbors in the Gulf, which house American bases, as well as multiple vessels attempting to cross the narrow Strait of Hormuz, effectively halting maritime traffic and sending global oil and gas prices through the roof. 

RT looks into the fighting capabilities of the warring sides and the damage they have sustained. 

Does Iran retain strike capabilities?

Tehran is believed to have a large stockpile of ballistic and cruise missiles of varying types, ranging between 2,500 and 6,000 units, according to different analysts. The munitions are kept in deep underground facilities, popularly known as “missile cities,” which combine manufacturing and storage capabilities. 

The missiles are capable of striking targets up to 2,000 km away – a self-imposed limit introduced by Iran back in 2015.

It remains unclear, however, whether the latest additions to Iran’s arsenal actually adhere to the rule. Some analysts have suggested that the newer missiles, such as the Khorramshahr or Sejil systems, could potentially have a larger range, particularly if equipped with lighter warheads. 

Kamikaze drones remain the true backbone of Iran’s strike capability, with Tehran launching assorted UAVs by the hundreds daily – and it is believed to be able to manufacture up to 10,000 UAVs monthly, according to independent estimates.

American installations across the Gulf states appear to have been primarily targeted by older Shahed-136 drones, which have proven to remain an effective tool. Their short travel distance and ability to fly at an extremely low altitude (the Persian Gulf is along their flight path) have allowed multiple munitions to penetrate the defenses of the US and its local partners and strike their targets unhindered, multiple videos circulating online suggest. 

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