The latest wave of Israeli strikes on Iran has triggered major regional fallout and revealed critical intelligence on both sides:
• Iran caught off guard: Tehran was preparing for a strike but did not expect Israel to act before upcoming nuclear talks in Oman. Senior commanders stayed at home or violated safety protocols.
• IRGC Aerospace Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh and his staff were killed during a war meeting at a Tehran military base targeted by Israel.
• Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, Israeli Air Force Commander, stated: “The road to Tehran is open.” He emphasized the attacks carried national and operational weight in confronting existential threats.
• Shahid Chamran Nobonyad Complex, linked to Iran’s Defense Ministry, was hit in northeast Tehran—60 people were reportedly killed.
• Missile plans disrupted: Iran reportedly intended to launch 1,000 missiles at Israel but failed due to the destruction of launch sites and TELs.
• Southern Iran targeted: Strikes hit Assaluyeh, home to the South Pars gas field, and Bushehr, the location of Iran’s nuclear power plant.
• Internal security: The IRGC has established checkpoints in cities to control civilian movement amid security fears.
• McCoy Pitt, U.S. State Department official, warned Iran of “dire” consequences if American personnel or infrastructure are targeted.
• Iran issued direct warnings to the U.S., UK, and France, threatening regional military bases if they aid Israel.
The situation remains fluid, with fears of broader regional involvement mounting.
