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Iran’s attack on Israel: was it anticipated thanks to the United States?
Iran’s attack on Israel: was it anticipated thanks to the United States?
(France 2)
The vast majority of missiles and drones launched by Iran at Israel were neutralized during the April 13 attack. Thanks to its intelligence services, the United States anticipated Iran’s air assault and was able to warn its ally in time.
Kamikaze drones and missile sorting. The attack scenario had been announced for several days by American intelligence. How did the CIA and the Pentagon become so well informed? Iran has been a priority target for US agents for years, according to a former spy based in the Middle East. American intelligence had already shown its effectiveness by predicting the Russian offensive in Ukraine in advance, despite the skepticism of the international community.
The limits of American intelligence services
Traumatized by September 11, American services benefit from colossal budgets. The inability to anticipate the Hamas attack on October 7 shows that they also have their limits, but their influence in the Middle East is still major. The Americans remain the leading power in the region, according to an expert, with an impressive military deterrent force. Iran claims on Sunday April 14 to have warned the White House three days before the attack.
