6 Takeaways from the Iran/US- Israel War of 2026
Gloria Emeagwali
Six take away points from the Iran/US and Israel War, by April 7, 2026:
# By assassinating the Ayatollah and its leaders, Feb.28, 2026, the U.S. energized the Iranian population and strengthened support for its leadership.
#A united population can confront a most formidable power and defeat it, even with the threat of annihilation. The population encircled power plants and bridges without fear of death and apparently disarmed the adversary.
#A billion dollar Thaad defense system, with its million dollar interceptors, is no match for cheap drones worth 50,000 dollars - and incredible determination.
#All that glitters is not gold. AWACS surveillance aircrafts, C130 Military transport planes, Patriot missiles, F 15, F16, B32, F35, Black Hawk helicopters, A10- all came crashing down, some in a day.
#Hypersonic missiles and Shahed and Kamikaze drones are the new military stars in a winner’s arsenal inclusive of Shahed-136 and Shahab-3 drones.The era of cumbersome aircraft carriers and battle ships may
#The Iranians displayed the tenacity of Guinea’s Samori Toure; the fearlessness of Libya’s Omar Al-Mukhtar; the stamina of Somali Abdille Hassan; the audacity of Thomas Sankara and Ibrahim Traore; the fighting spirit of Amilcar Cabral; and the patience of Nelson Mandela. But the story continues. Only time will tell the long term outcome but the Iranian 5-week military defense will be the subject for military historians for years to come.