Since last Saturday (28), a joint military operation between the United States and Israel has hit more than two thousand targets in Iran. The offensive seeks to neutralize the regime’s military capacity, destroying missile infrastructure, drones and the nuclear program, in addition to eliminating the country’s leadership.
What are the main objectives of the military operation in Iran?
The American government has established four central goals: destroy Iran’s ability to produce missiles, annihilate its Navy, prevent the country from manufacturing a nuclear weapon and cut off funding and weapons supplies to international terrorist groups. Military authorities claim that part of these objectives is already being achieved with the advancement of aerial bombings and cyber attacks.
Who have been the leaders affected so far?
The most significant political blow was the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In addition to him, the deaths of Defense Minister, Amir Nasirzadeh, were confirmed; the Chief of Staff, Abdolrahim Mousavi; the commander of the Revolutionary Guard, Mohammad Pakpour; and former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. American intelligence highlighted the speed of the operation to locate and eliminate Khamenei.
Was Iran’s nuclear program damaged in the attacks?
Yes. Israeli and American forces are systematically dismantling nuclear infrastructure. Reports indicate attacks near the Atomic Energy Organization headquarters in Tehran and damage to access buildings at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. Although there is physical damage to the facilities, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that, for now, there is no risk of radiation leakage.
How did the division of labor between the US and Israel work?
The two countries divided the actions according to their military specialties. The Americans focused on strategic support targets such as air defenses, command centers, logistics networks, and industrial facilities. Israeli forces focused on destroying ballistic missile launch sites and locating the main names in the Iranian regime’s political and military leadership.
How did the Iranian regime react internally to the bombings?
Faced with coalition air superiority, there was little immediate armed resistance. However, the regime almost completely blocked internet access in the country, operating with just 1% connectivity. This measure aims to prevent the population from being influenced by cyberattacks that demand the surrender of weapons and encourage street protests to overthrow the government. News sites and religious apps have also been hacked.
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