Eyal Zamir

Notable Quotes

"Just yesterday, Iran launched a two-stage intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 4,000 kilometers toward an American target on the island of Diego Garcia. Their range reaches the capitals of Europe — Berlin, Paris, and Rome are all within direct threat range." — March 21, 2026

from Iran's missile strike on Diego Garcia doubles its demonstrated range, putting Europe within reach · Updated May 30

"The campaign against Hezbollah will not be short... the threat from Lebanon must be removed." — March 13, 2026

from Israel prepares largest Lebanon ground invasion since 2006 as Hezbollah front escalates · Updated May 30

Stories

Iran's missile strike on Diego Garcia doubles its demonstrated range, putting Europe within reach

Force in Play

Leading Israeli military operations during the 2026 Iran campaign

For nearly a decade, Iran insisted it had deliberately capped its ballistic missile range at 2,000 kilometers—enough to hit Israel and American bases in the Middle East but not Europe. On March 21, 2026, Iran fired two missiles 4,000 kilometers at Diego Garcia, a US-UK military base; one failed in flight, another was intercepted by a warship, yet Iran proved its range was double its former claim.

Updated May 30

Israel prepares largest Lebanon ground invasion since 2006 as Hezbollah front escalates