Israel launched targeted airstrikes on Iranian facilities that produce fuel for ballistic missiles, potentially cutting off a key missile supply to Russia.
Iranian Military Assets are More Exposed.
The strikes, carried out by the Israeli Air Force under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s orders, destroyed at least 12 critical production sites in Iran, which could halt missile manufacturing for up to a year, according to U.S. sources cited by Axios.
The operation, reportedly named “Days of Repentance,” came in response to a recent Iranian ballistic missile attack on October 1.
Netanyahu announced the strikes as a success, confirming that only military sites in Iran were targeted and that Israel took no losses, according to Ziare.
Around 100 Israeli aircraft, including F-35 fighter jets, participated in the mission, which also reportedly disabled Russian-made S-300 air defense systems and radar equipment located in Syria and Iraq that Iran uses for defense. As a result, major Iranian military assets are now more exposed than before.
Disrupting Iran’s Military Supply
Iran is facing immediate challenges as it lacks the technology to repair these missile fuel facilities.
The loss could severely impact its ability to supply missiles to key allies, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi rebels in Yemen, and even Russia.
Recently, Russia received a shipment of Iran’s Fath-360 short-range missiles in September, but these missiles have not yet been used in the Ukraine conflict.
While Israel has avoided direct involvement in the Ukraine war, growing partnerships between Russia, Iran, and groups like Hamas and Hezbollah may be pushing Israel to respond in new ways.
With this strike, Israel disrupts Iran’s military supply capabilities and potentially shifts the regional balance, showing it is willing to curtail missile supplies that reach Russia.
