Iran’s missile attack against Israel on Tuesday was intended to signal that Tehran’s arsenal is capable of inflicting mass casualties, according to Middle East experts. The attack was seen as a demonstration of Iran's ability to cause significant damage if necessary.
Unlike a previous attack in April, which was more of a display of capabilities and was largely thwarted, Tuesday's barrage aimed to showcase Iran's accuracy and ability to bypass Israeli air defenses. The response was described as measured and focused on sending a message rather than causing mass casualties.
