Experts monitoring the conflict state that Israel’s military action in Iran has delivered “enormous achievements,” attributed to years of preparation, innovation on the battlefield, and intelligence advancement.
Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a prominent figure on U.S. policy regarding Iran, described Israel’s progress as “a resounding military win.”
“They’ve actually dominated the Iranian military,” Dubowitz explained to Fox News Digital. “They’ve eliminated many senior military leaders, the Iranian Air Force, and a substantial portion of missile launchers and ballistic inventory.”
Still, Iran’s retaliation is taking a toll. On Thursday morning, an Iranian missile struck Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba and targeted several major cities, injuring hundreds. Despite the heavy costs, military experts insist that the IDF continues to hold the upper hand, both tactically and strategically.
Hadad-Chmelnik, believes Israel’s success has created an opportunity for the United States.
“Thanks to the phenomenal achievements of the IDF, the situation is now very clear. If the U.S. were to join at this point, with Fordow as the main remaining target and most assets already degraded, it would not look like getting pulled into a quagmire,” she said. “This is nothing like Ukraine or Afghanistan. There’s an actual path to decisive success, and that can change the political calculus in Washington.”
Dubowitz added that Israel’s offensive struck not only military and nuclear targets, but also Iran’s internal security infrastructure — including state media and the regime’s repressive arms. for that, he said, could open the door for future domestic unrest. “We can’t expect people to protest while missiles are falling. But if Israel continues striking the regime’s tools of repression, space may open for Iranians to return to the streets.”
Dubowitz, who has spent two decades warning of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, reflected on the moment with cautious hope. “I’m heartened to see the long arm of Israeli justice reach those responsible for such brutal aggression,” he said.
“This may be a historic opportunity to truly end Iran’s nuclear threat, and perhaps even to support the Iranian people in reclaiming their future,” he added, “There have been incredible achievements, but if Fordow is left standing by President Donald Trump, then it could end up being a Pyrrhic victory.”
