Israel's air superiority lets it strike Iran on the cheap — and force Tehran into costly retaliation
businessinsider.com/israeli-air-superiority-lets-it-cheaply-strike-iran-costly-response-2025-6
An Israeli F-16 fighter jet is seen carrying a cheap glide bomb.
Israeli Air Force
Israeli fighter jets have battered Iran's air defenses, allowing them to operate more freely.
The degraded surface-to-air missile threat means Israeli aircraft can use cheaper weapons to strike.
Iran,…
This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-06-16 19:16:00.