Ask Haviv Anything Episode 96: The first war Israel fought in English, with Yaakov Katz
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Mar 9, 2026 
Yaakov Katz, military analyst and bestselling author with deep expertise in Middle East security, breaks down the “first Israeli war fought in English.” He discusses U.S. testing of cutting-edge weapons, Israel’s air-power doctrine versus missile defense strain, deteriorating Iranian legitimacy, and how the campaign signals resolve to China and reshapes regional strategy.
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US Uses This War To Test High-End Capabilities
- The US is using the Israel-Iran war to test and showcase advanced capabilities developed since 2003.
- Examples include using a torpedo to sink an Iranian vessel and deploying long-range precision systems to send messages to China and Russia.
PRSM Lets The US Strike Farther Without Pilots
- The PRSM gives the US precision surface-to-surface strike range (circa 500–600 km) without risking pilots.
- It leverages existing artillery rocket launchers and exploits US treaty withdrawals to field longer-range guided strikes.
Modern Warfare Includes Hollywood‑Grade Messaging
- Strategic broadcasting of strikes is a deliberate psychological weapon aimed at deterrence and global messaging.
- The US releases Hollywood‑quality videos and daily briefings to influence rivals' calculations.