Israel Strikes Iranian Airports Amid Rising Regional Conflict: What Washington Must Learn

On Tuesday, Israel launched coordinated attacks targeting three airports within Iran, including one in Tehran and another in the southern city of Bushehr. Iranian media reported heavy smoke enveloping Mehrabad Airport in the nation's capital, primarily used for domestic and diplomatic flights. The strike also destroyed an aircraft on the tarmac at Bushehr Airport, signaling Israel's strategic intent to degrade Iran's operational capabilities. This serious blow to Iranian infrastructure comes amid an intensifying conflict that began only days before, with over 787 casualties from more than a thousand bombings by Israeli and U.S. forces inside the region. These operations underline...