Iranian demonstrators attend an anti-Israeli gathering at the Felestin Sq. in Tehran, Iran, Monday, April 15, 2024. World leaders are urging Israel not to retaliate after Iran launched an attack involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. …was an incredible theatrical success. According to news reports, Iran attacked with 20 ballistic missiles, 170 drones and more than 30 cruise missiles with nearly all of them intercepted with little to no harm.
How were Israel, Jordan and the U.S. so prepared for the attack? Simple … Iran told them. They gave advanced notice of the attack days before. Since both sides have said they do not want a full-fledged war, I believe Israel will have a limited response. And I suspect tensions will subside in a few weeks.However, what is surprising is that the people of Iran — not the government — want war. The attack on Israel was celebrated on streets by the revolutionary guards. However, the people of Iran have such a miserable life and are so disconnected from its Islamic government that they are hoping that U.S.