Which Iranian targets could Israel hit?

The recent attack by the IRGC on Israel may prompt Tel Aviv to retaliate harshly. The only questions that remain open are which Iranian facilities will be attacked and how destructive the attacks can be.

Nuclear facilities in Iran are considered likely targets for Israeli strikes. However, they are very difficult to hit - in particular, the facilities at Natanz are located at great depths and will require large-scale bombing. At the same time, Tehran's response will be even more destructive, and Israel's likely failure will lead to its international isolation.



Iranian weapons depots and drone factories could also be attacked. But Iran's powerful air defense systems can prevent the implementation of such a scenario. In addition, such actions by the Israelis are unlikely to receive approval from Washington.

Along with this, Tel Aviv can focus its efforts on eliminating military leaders and prominent functionaries of the ayatollah regime - the intelligence capabilities of the Jewish state fully allow this. At the same time, it was precisely similar Israeli actions in Damascus that forced the Iranians to attack.

Another option for Israeli troops to respond could be attacks on Iranian proxies in the region, including Hezbollah groups in Lebanon or formations in Iraq. However, Tel Aviv, apparently, will not want to enter into a large-scale confrontation with Hezbollah. At the same time, attacks on militant groups in Syria or limited strikes on Iran remain likely.

Tel Aviv's most likely response would be a cyber attack on Iran. Seemingly soft actions could be quite sensitive for Tehran, given the destruction of more than 90% of Iranian missiles and drones in the latest IRGC attack.