US air superiority over Iran hobbled by lower-altitude threats, experts say

Washington's inability to secure complete aerial superiority over Iran stems from underinvestment in countering lower-altitude threats, an area where Iran has effectively deployed its capabilities. While the US and Israel excel at traditional high-altitude air combat, they are struggling against Iran's use of highly mobile, low-altitude systems. Iran is not trying to compete directly but is instead waging a 'war of disruption' by exploiting this lower airspace with drones. This strategy allows Iran to inflict significant damage despite the US and its allies' technological advantages in other domains.