World at War, Data at Work: How Analytics Is Becoming the Ultimate Weapon

Hello Readers,

Did you hear?

Israel attacked Iranian nuclear sites!

Israel launched a major preemptive strike on Iran, targeting over 100 nuclear and military sites, including facilities in Natanz and Tehran. Explosions rocked the capital, with multiple senior IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists reportedly killed. The strikes aimed to weaken Iran’s nuclear capabilities and neutralize potential threats. Precision airstrikes and drones were used in a coordinated offensive, causing widespread damage. Key nuclear infrastructure was hit, severely impacting Iran’s uranium enrichment program and military command structures. Then what?

Iran is responding!

Iran launched waves of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel on June 13–15, targeting major cities including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Bat Yam, Rehovot, Rishon LeZion, and Tamra. Although Israeli air‑defences intercepted most, several missiles struck residential and scientific sites—damaging homes, triggering fires, and hitting the Weizmann Institute of Science. The attacks resulted in at least 7–14 civilian deaths and over 200 injuries. What else?

Houthis have joined Iran against Israel!

Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed to have launched multiple ballistic missiles toward central Israel, including Jaffa and Tel Aviv, on June 15, 2025, in coordination with the Iranian army. The attack was declared a show of support for Gaza. Most of the missiles were reportedly intercepted by Israeli air defenses. The Houthis also stated they specifically targeted Tel Aviv with two missiles. This marks the latest in a series of escalating confrontations between the Houthis and Israel since the Gaza war began. What else?

Iran has suffered massive losses!

Between June 13–15, 2025, Israeli airstrikes on Iran killed over 400 people and injured more than 650. Key nuclear sites at Natanz and Fordow, missile production facilities, and IRGC bases were destroyed. Killed were IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami, Chief of Staff of Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri, and Aerospace Force Commander Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh. At least six nuclear scientists, including Fereydoon Abbasi-Davani and Ahmadreza Zolfaghari, also died. What about the US?

America wants a deal between Israel and Iran!!

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Israel and Iran might need to “fight it out” before any diplomatic resolution, though he did not rule out possible U.S. involvement. Trump also said the U.S. could back Israel militarily if the conflict escalates. Meanwhile, Iran accused the U.S. of being responsible for Israeli aggression, citing “solid evidence.” Nuclear talks with the US have been called off due to these strikes, and Iran has ruled out any peace talks until it responds appropriately to Israel’s preemptive strikes, indicating no end to the war in the coming days!!

Speaking of war, did you know Data Analytics can be used for war!!?

That’s right. National Security advisors can use Data Analytics to make critical wartime decisions that can change the tide of the war. Some examples are:-

• Predict enemy movement (like the US did in the Iraq war)
• Triangulate terrorist hideouts (using social media and internet usage data)
• Identifying enemy weapon caches and strongholds (by analyzing satellite imagery and geographic data)
• For cyberwarfare (to carry out/defend against cyber attacks)
• To optimize logistics (to ensure supplies and equipment reach ASAP!)
• To identify possible threats (by analyzing data from communications and shady financial transactions)

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