JERUSALEM — Military strategists are already drawing lessons about the effectiveness of military hardware and battle strategies from the 40-day war that the United States and Israel are fighting against Iran, even if its outcome is far from certain.
The war, which began on Feb. 28, involved some of the most sophisticated weaponry, defense systems, and intelligence gathering of the 21st century. Their effectiveness or failings have revealed the strengths and vulnerabilities of modern warfare — information that militaries around the world will be quick to utilize.
Despite claims by President Donald Trump in June 2025 that the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes had “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities, the 12-day military operation did not destroy Iran’s nuclear weapons program or its ability to manufacture and launch drones and ballistic missiles.
The 12-day war played out against the backdrop of Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza — a direct response
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