Why didn't Iran use its Fakour 90 missile to attack Israel?
This was evident in the inability of Iranian air defenses to withstand heavy attacks and bombing on several areas, including known uranium enrichment sites.
However, Iran did not use all of its known weapons.
According to Military Watch, a military sciences organization, there was no significant participation by the Iranian Air Force, particularly F-14s equipped with the long-range Fakour 90 missile.
The Fakour 90 is considered a locally developed version of the American AIM-54 missile, which the US supplied to Iran in the 1970s. It is believed to have a range of approximately 300 kilometers, compared to the original missile's 190 kilometers. It also has a 60-kilogram warhead and active radar tracking capabilities.
While it doesn't match the range of modern Russian or Chinese missiles, it is the longest-range missile in the Middle East and was intended to give Iran a significant offensive capability against long-range Israeli fighters.
According to Military Watch, Iran yet to use this type of missile due to the ease with which the AN/AWG-9 radar of Iranian F-14 fighters can be jammed.
Israel's tendency to attack from abroad using fourth- and fifth-generation fighters and the F-35 stealth fighter poses a double challenge, as their stealth technologies exceed the capabilities of Iran's outdated radars.
Iran needs to mobilize all its forces in the war it is waging against Israel, which has air superiority, according to the World Guide to Modern Military Aircraft – Tactical Military Equipment website.
The website points to Israel's clear air superiority, according to 2025 data, which shows that the Israeli Air Force possesses an active fleet of 605 aircraft, distributed among fighters, helicopters, transport, training, refueling, and special mission aircraft.
According to the TruVal global ranking, the Israeli Air Force received a rating of 56.3 points, ranking ninth among 129 air forces worldwide, relying primarily on suppliers from the United States, Germany, France, and Italy.
In contrast, the global TruVal ranking stated that the Iranian Air Force received a rating of only 25.8 points, placing it 42nd out of 129 air forces worldwide.
According to the World Guide to Modern Military Aircraft – Tactical Military Equipment website, the Iranian Air Force's fleet is divided into 231 combat and attack units, 78 general support units, and 91 units dedicated to training pilots and aircrew.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
See - Sada Elbalad
6 hours ago
- See - Sada Elbalad
Trump Suggests Fed Chair Powell May Be Open to Interest Rate Cut
Taarek Refaat Former U.S. President Donald Trump signaled Friday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell might be open to lowering interest rates, following what Trump described as a "very good" meeting between the two men. The meeting, which took place Thursday during a rare visit by Trump to the Federal Reserve's Washington headquarters, focused on the ongoing renovation of two main buildings, an initiative that has drawn criticism from Trump and the White House over its high cost. The Fed, for its part, acknowledged the visit and expressed appreciation for Trump's support in completing the renovation project. Speaking to reporters Friday, Trump highlighted the discussion as 'very positive,' particularly in relation to monetary policy. 'We had a very good meeting… I think we had a very good discussion about interest rates,' Trump told reporters. While Powell has maintained a cautious stance, emphasizing the need to wait for more economic data before adjusting rates, Trump has continued to press publicly for immediate cuts. According to Reuters, Trump used the opportunity to renew his call for the Federal Reserve to reduce rates in order to stimulate growth. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25% to 4.50% following its upcoming two-day policy meeting. Powell has consistently indicated that the Fed will remain data-dependent, particularly amid mixed signals from the U.S. economy. The central bank issued a statement Friday thanking Trump for his encouragement regarding the facility upgrades, saying it "looks forward to the project's completion." This encounter marked one of the few direct interactions between Trump and Powell since Trump left office, and it comes at a time of increased political scrutiny over the Fed's role in managing inflation and supporting growth as the U.S. heads into an election year. While Powell's public comments suggest no immediate rate cuts are planned, Trump's remarks have fueled speculation that political pressure on the central bank could intensify in the coming months. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
See - Sada Elbalad
15 hours ago
- See - Sada Elbalad
Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Nuclear Program Ahead of Talks with European Troika
Ahmed Emam Iran has reaffirmed its determination to continue uranium enrichment and defend its nuclear rights, ahead of crucial talks with the European troika scheduled for tomorrow. In a statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that 'Tehran's position remains strong and enrichment will continue,' emphasizing that the Islamic Republic will 'defend its nuclear rights, including uranium enrichment,' in the upcoming negotiations with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. The remarks come amid renewed diplomatic efforts to revive stalled discussions over Iran's nuclear program, which has remained a key point of tension between Tehran and Western powers. Reinforcing this stance, Ali Shamkhani, senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stated on Thursday that 'no country can halt the advancement of Iran's nuclear program.' The assertion highlights Tehran's defiance in the face of international pressure and underscores its intent to move forward with its nuclear agenda. The European troika has long called for restrictions on Iran's uranium enrichment activities, which Western governments fear could lead to the development of nuclear weapons. Iran insists its program is strictly peaceful and conducted under the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The upcoming meeting is seen as a test of whether diplomatic channels remain viable amid deepening mistrust and heightened regional tensions. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
See - Sada Elbalad
20 hours ago
- See - Sada Elbalad
Turkey Cuts Interest Rates for First Time Since March as Inflation Slows
Taarek Refaat The Central Bank of Turkey lowered its key interest rate on Thursday, signaling cautious optimism as inflation shows signs of easing and financial markets regain composure after weeks of political turbulence. The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced the benchmark one-week repo rate to 43% from 46%, exceeding market expectations for a 250-basis-point cut. The overnight lending rate was lowered to 46% from 49%, and the overnight borrowing rate to 41.5% from 44.5%. The rate cut marks a resumption of monetary easing, which had been on pause since March amid political unrest triggered by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key opposition figure and potential challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In its statement accompanying the decision, the MPC reaffirmed its commitment to a tight monetary stance 'until price stability is firmly established.' 'The disinflation process will be supported by curbing domestic demand, strengthening the real value of the lira, and improving inflation expectations,' the statement said. It added that future rate decisions will be assessed on a meeting-by-meeting basis, with a continued focus on inflation outlooks. The decision follows a sharper-than-expected slowdown in annual inflation, which declined to 35.1% in June, edging the central bank closer to its year-end target of 24%. Inflation had peaked at 75% in May 2024, making Turkey one of the world's most inflation-prone economies at the time. Turkish markets reacted with relative calm. The Borsa Istanbul 100 Index initially rose by 1% before paring gains to a 0.5% increase by mid-afternoon. Lira-denominated bonds trimmed earlier losses, with the 10-year yield falling to 31.24%. The Turkish lira held largely steady against the dollar. The easing move reflects growing confidence within the central bank, under Governor Fatih Karahan, that financial volatility has cooled since the post-arrest selloff earlier this year. Following İmamoğlu's detention, markets were rattled by protests and political uncertainty, prompting the central bank to raise rates to 46% in April in a defensive move to shore up the currency. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
