The tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, with both sides launching multiple attacks, especially with Israel successfully targeting a gas field in southern Iran. Financial expert You Ting-Hao posted on social media, noting that while Iran has overwhelming military personnel and equipment advantages, its level of modernization lags significantly behind that of Israel. You pointed out that the primary battlefield for both nations is not land-based, giving Israel a decisive edge in aerial superiority.

Iran's military budget is considerably lower, at around $7.4 billion, compared to Israel's robust budget of $19.2 billion, almost three times larger. Israel operates 39 advanced F-35 fighter jets, whereas Iran continues using older F-4, F-5, and F-14 models from the 1960s and 70s. Furthermore, Israel’s attack helicopter fleet includes 20 AH-64D Apaches, contrasting sharply with Iran's reliance on the aging AH-1J Cobra helicopters.

On the ground, even though Iran boasts an overwhelming number of military assets, with 1593 tanks and 2030 towed artillery pieces, plus 200 small naval vessels, Israel has fewer main battle tanks (400 MkIV) but possesses more advanced armored vehicles and artillery systems. Additionally, Israel maintains a fleet of 5 attack submarines, enhancing its naval capabilities.

You analyzed that for the Iranian army to engage Israel, it would have to traverse through Iraq, Jordan, and Syria, complicating their offensive route and making aerial supremacy the main combat arena, which heavily favors Israel.