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Israel’s military movement According to experts tracking the conflict, Iran has achieved “great achievements” in Iran, and many believe the action is a benefit from years of preparation, battlefield innovation and intelligence development.
Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Democratic Defense Foundation, is also the U.S. leadership voice on Iran’s policy, saying Israel’s progress “is a huge military victory.”
“They have actually ruled the Iranian army,” Dubowitz told Fox News figures. “They have eliminated many senior military leaders, the Iranian air force, and a large portion of missile launchers and ballistic inventory.”
Despite this, Iran’s revenge is still causing losses. On Thursday morning, an Iranian missile attacked the Soroka Medical Center in Belshba and targeted several major cities, hurting hundreds of cities. Despite the high cost, military experts insist that IDF still prevails in tactical and strategic terms.
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More than 600 air refuels have been carried out in the Middle East since the beginning of the Israel-Iran war. (IDF)
Dubowitz compared the scale of success with the six-day war, “When the Israelites left five Arab troops, it began to look like 1967. It might take more than six days, but they are certainly on this trajectory.”
Hila Hadad-Hamelnik, strategist of the “Israel” think tank and former CEO of the Ministry of Innovation, pointed out that success is no accident – it is “a result of a year of preparation for every aspect.” From developing remote strike capabilities to building unparalleled intelligence agencies and from Gaza and Lebanonshe said the IDF’s current dominance is a product of innovation and experience.
“It’s not a movement that someone decided to do six months ago,” she said. “It’s been years of work – in intelligence, weapons development, defense and offensive operations. The method we tested Hezbollah – the rapid and precise command chain was researched, refined and applied here.”

According to reports, an overnight Israel strike targeted the Israeli strike on June 15, 2025, when large amounts of smoke rose from an oil refinery in southern Tehran. (Atta Kenne/AFP)
She pointed out the importance of quickly identifying and eliminating rocket launchers before the strike began. “We learned through hard battles that you have to neutralize the launcher, not just intercept the missile. And, the doctrine – the target in Gaza is five minutes away from the target, and now it has adapted to all the complexities of Iran.”
Israel said it has air superiority over Iranian intelligence leader Tehran.

Fire and smoke rose into the sky in Tehran, Iran on June 15, 2025. The Iranian Foreign Minister said the country would “decisively and proportionally” a wave of attacks on Israel starting from the early morning of June 13. The attacks target multiple military, scientific and residential locations, as well as senior government officials. (Stringer/Getty image)
Hadad-Hamelnik stressed that Israel’s control over the Iranian sky is “stunning… The air force flies day after day. The drone holds the sky.”

Smoke from the building of the Soroka Hospital Complex was hit on Thursday, June 19, 2025, when missiles fired in Iran were hit by Israel’s Iranian Sheva. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Even as Iran’s missiles suffered huge losses through Thursday’s attack on Soroka Hospital, she also praised the country’s defense systems, such as Iron Dome and David’s slings – the system she helped develop – intercepted the Salvos missile with more than 90% effectiveness, even in unprecedented barrage. “It’s a war of different sizes, but the system is holding it,” she said.
Dubowitz acknowledged that despite the huge gains, there is still a key goal: Fuduo Core Rich Facilitiesburied at the foot of the mountain at the Revolutionary Guard Base.

A map shows the location of Iran’s most important nuclear facilities. (Fox News)
“Israel destroyed Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. They eliminated 14 senior nuclear scientists – the ‘oppenheimers’ of Iran’s plan,” he said. “But Faudo still exists. If it’s left, Iran can rebuild.”
Dubowitz clarified that he did not explicitly call for a U.S. military strike, but said: “President Trump must ensure that Faudo is completely demolished – whether through diplomatic agreements or Iran’s refusal to targeted military intervention.”
He outlined three potential avenues: “One, there is a real deal in Iran, and the plan is demolished. Two, Trump strikes. Three, Trump strikes, and then negotiates. But either way, it must be with Iran losing its nuclear weapons capability – not only temporary, but permanent.”

Israeli fighter jets strike in Tehran. (IDF)
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Hadad-Hamelnik believes that Israel’s success has created opportunities for the United States.
“The situation is now very clear due to the amazing achievements of IDF. If you join the U.S. at this point, Fordow is the main goal remaining and most assets have been downgraded, it doesn’t look like you’re stuck in a difficult situation,” she said. “It’s not like Ukraine Or Afghanistan. There is a decisive way to succeed that can change Washington’s political calculations. ”
Dubowitz added that the Israeli offensive attacks not only military and nuclear targets, but also Iran’s internal security infrastructure, including state media and suppressive weapons from the regime. For this, he said, the door could be opened for future domestic turmoil. “We can’t expect people to protest when the missile falls. But if Israel continues to strike the regime’s repressive tools, then Iranians may return to the streets space.”
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Dubowitz has spent twenty years warning Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and he reflects on it with caution. “I’m glad to see Israel’s long arms reaching those who are ruthless invasion,” he said.
He added: “This could be a historical opportunity to truly end the Iranian nuclear threat and might even support the Iranian people to reclaim the future, which has achieved incredible achievements, but if Fordow is left behind by the president Donald Trumpthen it could end up being a victory. ”