>The Israeli Air Force (IAF) will target the South Korean-made air defense systems that Iraq plans to deploy starting next year once they block the "corridor" over Iraq used to attack targets in Iran, according to information communicated to the Defence Network by Israeli defence sources.

>Israeli sources told the Defence Network that the deployment of South Korea's KM-SAM air defense missiles in Iraq will make Israeli Air Force operations over Iraqi airspace more risky and complicated in attacks against Iran, but there are significant limitations to the extent to which these systems can actually restrict Israel's freedom of action, especially against a modern army like Israel's.

>Iraq is expected to begin deploying KM-SAM batteries in early 2026, representing a significant improvement over previous short-range systems, most notably the Pantsir-S1.

>However, the Israeli Air Force's doctrine and recent operations demonstrate robust SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) capabilities, with the readiness to preemptively attack or sabotage anti-aircraft batteries that threaten their routes.

>Israel could use standoff weapons, electronic warfare, or unmanned platforms to directly attack KM-SAM batteries that pose a threat to vital airspace, thus creating safe passageways.

How does it feel to get cucked by Israel even when you're a neutral country like Iraq?