Iran’s attacks drone on, with the U.S. at risk of losing the war

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2026 · 842 words · By Michael J Armstrong

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The article details the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, analyzing missile attacks, interception rates, and strategic impacts. It contrasts Iran's tactical successes with the limited effectiveness of airstrikes, while referencing historical comparisons to U.S. foreign policy decisions.

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“The United States and Israel have repeatedly boasted about airstrikes in their current war with Iran.”

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 22, 2025, the United States Air Force and Navy attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran as part of the Twelve-Day War, under the code name Operation Midnight Hammer. The Fordow Uranium Enrich…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel started an armed conflict with surprise airstrikes on sites and cities across Iran, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other Irania…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Iran–Israel conflict is a long-standing geopolitical and military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel, involving proxy hostilities since 1985 and direct clas…
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“In Week 1, they claimed the destruction of 75 per cent of Iran’s missile launchers.”

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from U.S. president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader …
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“By Week 2, they had reduced Iranian missile fire by 90 per cent and said the war was 'already won in many ways.'”

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since the 2026 Iran war began with a series of attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, 2026, following the breakdown of US-Iran talks and negotiations, locations across Is…
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“Iran keeps damaging refineries and blocking tankers from crossing the Strait of Hormuz.”

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“Iran so far has launched at least 5,400 such projectiles. Surprisingly, less than a tenth of them have targeted Israel, its traditional rival.”

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran so far has launched at least 5,400 such projectiles. Surprisingly, less than a tenth of them have targeted Israel, its traditional rival.
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“Israel faced about 450 Iranian missile attacks during the war’s first four weeks.”

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Israel faced about 450 Iranian missile attacks during the war’s first four weeks.
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“The rate of fire fell rapidly after the first weekend but has never halted.”

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The rate of fire fell rapidly after the first weekend but has never halted.
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“Israel’s long-range Arrow interceptors engage the missiles first. Its mid-range David’s Sling and short-range Iron Dome interceptors provide backup.”

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Israel’s long-range Arrow interceptors engage the missiles first. Its mid-range David’s Sling and short-range Iron Dome interceptors provide backup.
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“Together, they’ve reportedly intercepted 92 per cent of incoming missiles.”

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Together, they’ve reportedly intercepted 92 per cent of incoming missiles.
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“At least nine large warheads and 150 cluster bombs have hit populated areas.”

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“More than 90 per cent of Iran’s missiles and drones have targeted Arab countries in the Persian Gulf.”

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“Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) collectively reported around 4,900 Iranian attacks during the first four weeks.”

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“These countries have stated they are neutral in the war. However, they do have defence agreements with the U.S., and some host American military facilities.”

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“The UAE reported attacks by 1,835 drones, 378 ballistic missiles and 15 cruise missiles. As of March 10, it claimed to have intercepted 94 per cent of the drones and 99 per cent of the missiles.”

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“In Israel, Iranian missiles have killed 20 people, implying roughly 4.1 deaths per hundred missiles arriving.”

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“In the Persian Gulf, Iranian projectiles have killed at least 15 civilians, 13 U.S. soldiers and seven merchant sailors.”

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“There were about 0.6 deaths per hundred Iranian attacks in Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE combined.”

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“Iranian missiles keep hitting precise targets, like U.S. military aircraft parked beside runways.”

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“U.S. and Israeli warplanes have bombed thousands of targets, killed thousands of civilians, and slowed Iran’s missile fire. But they haven’t stopped it.”

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“Trump recently, and inadvertently, admitted this weakness. While discussing Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, he said 'it would be great if we could do something, but they have to open it.'”

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“Iran’s missiles have been strategically effective. They’ve damaged Persian Gulf refineries and halted tanker traffic.”

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“They’ve forced Trump to relax sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil, and on Belarusian fertilizer.”

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“They’ve shown Arab monarchies that U.S. defence agreements have limited value.”

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“Some historians rank that war [Vietnam] as the second worst U.S. foreign policy decision ever. The 2003 invasion of Iraq was ranked the worst.”

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“Trump talks about being the greatest U.S. president in history. So, perhaps his Iran war will make him the new leader on that policy failure list.”

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