The debris of missiles fired from Iran towards Israel leaves streaks in the night sky above Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, after the projectiles were intercepted on June 13, 2025. (Credit: Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP)
Since Israel's Friday morning attack on Iran and the ensuing outbreak of war, hundreds of missiles, interceptor missiles, and drones have flown through Lebanese skies, as well as those of surrounding countries.Iran and Israel are roughly 1,500 kilometers apart from each other, meaning the missiles Iran sends to target Israel, and the Israeli fighter jets sent to bomb Iran, pass over several countries, including Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon. What risks come with the persistent occupation of airspace by these military aircraft?Military analyst and retired General Khalil Helou says these risks are of several types. "The most substantial would be the risk of firing errors, that is, if missiles land elsewhere than expected and perhaps in one of the countries they transit, like Lebanon," he says. However, Helou still believes...
Since Israel's Friday morning attack on Iran and the ensuing outbreak of war, hundreds of missiles, interceptor missiles, and drones have flown through Lebanese skies, as well as those of surrounding countries.Iran and Israel are roughly 1,500 kilometers apart from each other, meaning the missiles Iran sends to target Israel, and the Israeli fighter jets sent to bomb Iran, pass over several countries, including Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon. What risks come with the persistent occupation of airspace by these military aircraft?Military analyst and retired General Khalil Helou says these risks are of several types. "The most substantial would be the risk of firing errors, that is, if missiles land elsewhere than expected and perhaps in one of the countries they transit, like Lebanon," he says. However, Helou still...