The Israeli government announced a significant military operation involving dozens of fighter jets aimed at Iran’s nuclear capabilities and military leadership, specifically targeting Iran’s main uranium enrichment facility and ballistic missile sites. As part of this operation, Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency reportedly conducted sabotage missions against Iranian air defense and missile systems. Iranian state media indicated that high-ranking military officials, including the commander of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami, and key nuclear scientists were reportedly killed during these strikes.
Over the past year, Israel has demonstrated its capacity to operate extensively within Iranian territory, successfully executing targeted assassinations of prominent figures and damaging critical air defense systems without suffering aircraft losses. Previous Israeli airstrikes in October 2023 and April 2024 had already weakened Iran’s S-300 air defense capabilities and targeted facilities associated with ballistic missile production.
Experts, such as Michael Knights from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, noted that Iran faces considerable challenges in fortifying its air defense mechanisms, particularly given its size and the number of targets that need protection. He emphasized that the current state of Iran’s air defenses is insufficient to thwart Israeli strikes effectively.
While Israeli forces can inflict substantial damage on Iran’s nuclear operations, military analysts point out that Israel lacks the heavy munitions and aircraft necessary to target deeply buried nuclear installations effectively. As the situation evolves, the complexities surrounding Israel’s military operations in relation to Iran’s defenses and nuclear aspirations are likely to present ongoing challenges.
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