​Israel warns Iran missile barrages could match ‘small nuclear’ devastation

Israel is publicly treating Iran’s ballistic missile barrages as an “extremely serious” threat and warning that large salvos could cause destruction comparable to a “small nuclear weapon,” but that is a metaphor for damage and not evidence that the missiles are actually nuclear‑armed. Israeli assessments now describe the “Iran front” as the most dangerous strategic challenge, even as they admit their recent operations did not eliminate Iran’s missile arsenal or its production base. Watch for details