Destruction of More than 90% of Iranian Missile Platforms During U.S.-Israeli Strikes

A report published by Bloomberg revealed that military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran have led to the destruction of more than 90% of Iranian missile launch platforms, according to estimates based on field data and informed sources.

The report indicated that thousands of military sites across Iran have been targeted in recent days, causing extensive damage to military infrastructure, particularly command and control networks and communication systems.

Rapid Dismantling of the Military Machine

After more than a week since the strikes began, it appears that the military campaign has succeeded in weakening large parts of Iran's missile capabilities by targeting launch platforms and command centers used to coordinate ballistic attacks.
Military planners believe that disrupting these centers significantly limits Tehran's ability to carry out large and coordinated attacks.

Launch Crews as Primary Targets

Military leaders have concluded from past confrontations that missile platforms can be concealed or fortified, but operational crews and command networks remain more vulnerable to targeting.
For this reason, launch crews, along with senior military leaders and communication networks, have become some of the main targets in the ongoing military campaign.

Iran Continues Attacks Despite Strikes

In contrast, Iran has continued to launch missiles and drones towards targets in the region, attempting to maintain its offensive capability despite the losses to its military infrastructure.
According to an analysis from Bloomberg Economics, Iran launched more than 650 ballistic missiles during the first eight days of the war, although a significant number hit military facilities and airports that were nearly empty after troops and equipment were previously relocated.

Tactic to Reduce Losses

A source familiar with U.S. military decision-making indicated that forces in the region moved personnel and equipment to locations far from the range of Iranian missiles before the strikes began.
The source described this action as a "withdrawal from the danger zone" tactic, which helped reduce potential losses during missile attacks.

Drones as Iran's Alternative Weapon

As strikes on advanced weapon systems continue, Iran has intensified its reliance on suicide drones, particularly the Shahed-136, which is characterized by its low cost and the ability to produce it in large quantities.

These drones have become one of the main weapons used by Tehran to continue targeting sites in the region, despite the ongoing strikes against its military infrastructure.