Iran’s response could trigger an environmental catastrophe in Israel if Tehran strikes the nuclear center in the Negev desert with Fattah hypersonic missiles, military expert and air defense historian Yuri Knutov.

According to him, Iran possesses Fattah-1 and Fattah-2 hypersonic missiles that have been used previously, and neither Israeli nor US missile defense systems are capable of intercepting them. Knutov said that a precise strike on the nuclear facility in the Negev could result in radioactive contamination and large-scale environmental consequences.

He also stated that a military operation against Iran could last more than a week, despite US media reports suggesting it was initially planned for four days. If the operation extends beyond that timeframe, Tehran may be offered terms for ending the conflict, including the elimination of uranium production — even for civilian nuclear power — and the abandonment of its missile program. Knutov added that Iran may reject such conditions and continue resisting for at least a week, using ballistic missiles that are already being launched at Israel and US bases.