Iran Fires AI-Powered Missiles As Israel “Makes Decision To Attack” Nuke Facilities, Seeks Trump Nod

On 26 January 2025, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz suggested potential military action against Iran within the coming months, highlighting regional challenges and strategic opportunities in a letter to newly appointed US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. Katz stated Israel’s readiness to act against Iran’s nuclear facilities, a position echoed in recent reports, including one by Saudi outlet al-Arabiya, citing a European official who claimed Israel had decided to launch such an attack. Meanwhile, Iranian forces showcased advanced capabilities during the ‘Great Prophet’ military drill, unveiling the Gaza drone with a wingspan of 22 metres, a range of 1,000 kilometres, and enhanced AI-equipped missiles. The IRGC also launched new Navvab missiles and upgraded Qadr missiles, furthering regional tensions. Simultaneously, a cyberattack attributed to Iranian hackers targeted Israeli educational institutions, disrupting systems with messages and songs, underlining the multifaceted nature of the current geopolitical confrontation. n18oc_world n18oc_crux