‘Something out of a sci-fi movie': Israel delivered a ‘hammer blow' to Iran
University of Sydney Political Scientist Professor Simon Jackman claims the missile strike on Iran was an 'incredibly audacious attack by the Israelis'.
'They have delivered a hammer blow … exquisite intelligence capabilities paired up with military capability and execution,' Professor Jackman told Sky News Australia.
'Clearly, Netanyahu has a vision for what the region looks like in the wake of his prime ministership.'
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