Military Showdown: Iran vs Israel - A Comparative Analysis June 16, 2025 As missile attacks escalate and proxy wars give way to direct conflict between Iran and Israel, we present a detailed comparison of their military capabilities. The Spark Air raid sirens pierced central Israel in the early hours of Saturday, June 14, as Iran launched a new wave of ballistic missiles and drones toward major cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. This pre-dawn barrage - confirmed by Iranian state media - followed a second consecutive night of intense cross-border fire. Once again, Israel’s missile defense systems (Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow) lit up the sky with interceptors while civilians rushed to shelters for the third time in 48 hours. The escalation began on June 12 with Israel’s "Rising Lion" operation: a massive airstrike targeting nuclear and military sites deep inside Iran. The attacks killed senior IRGC commanders, including Aerospace Force chief Amir Ali Ha...