Israel Reveals: Half of Iran's Rocket Platforms Destroyed in Precise Strikes
The Israeli army announced yesterday, Sunday, the success of airstrikes carried out since June in destroying about 200 Iranian ballistic missile launch platforms and disabling dozens more, which is nearly half of Iran's current capabilities in this area, according to reports from the New York Times.
The strikes also targeted Iran's central facility for manufacturing explosives, which supplies missiles, drones, and cruise missiles with the necessary materials for their warheads, in addition to other weapon programs.
This attack followed a previous strike carried out last summer under the name "Rising Lion," as part of an Israeli strategy to slow down Iran's military progress.
Before these operations, Israeli intelligence had estimated Iran's stockpile at about 3000 ballistic missiles, with ambitious plans in Tehran to produce 8000 missiles by 2027, which poses a direct and existential threat to Israel and the Middle East.
Despite the significant damage inflicted on the Iranian arsenal during the 12-day conflict last year, estimates indicate that Iran is rapidly working to rebuild its production capabilities, producing dozens of missiles monthly, while seeking components from abroad to enhance its ground-to-ground arsenal.
The Israeli military official also revealed that the army is also seeking to destroy factories producing anti-tank systems aimed at Hezbollah in Lebanon, in addition to targeting specialized research sites, with the aim of delaying the development of these weapons for several years.
Amid this tension, the platform "X" records the highest usage rate in its history, amidst rising tensions and the potential war on Iran, indicating the impact of these developments on the regional and international arena.
