The more unrest intensifies in Iran, the harder it will be for the regime to launch missiles toward Israel, former Israeli Navy chief, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom told 103 FM on Sunday. “Most of their missiles use liquid fuel, and you cannot launch them from underground depots,” he said. “They have to move into the field, and that requires a fairly large convoy, including launchers and significant quantities of fuel.” He added that movement on Iran’s roads is challenging, particularly amid internal conflict.
“It is hard to move without encountering flashpoints,” he said. “It then becomes difficult to launch from open areas. This makes it easier for the Americans to act on the matter.” According to Marom, Israel may not be Iran’s primary focus in the event of a missile attack. “Not necessarily Israel,” he said. “They will certainly want to launch toward US military bases in the Middle East.” Asked how the United States should support Iranian protesters, Marom said the most significant concern should be Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
“It is possible that the current regime falls and is replaced by one led by the Revolutionary Guards,” he said. “After a regime collapse, there is always chaos, especially when no single leader unites the rebels. The crown prince is not exactly the leader of this revolution. It’s not like with Khomeini, when power was immediately transferred to him. That is not happening.” (Read More)
