Cairo: Israel has launched targeted airstrikes on Iranian facilities that produce ballistic missile fuel, potentially cutting off a critical missile supply to Russia.
Under the orders of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Air Force executed strikes that reportedly destroyed at least 12 key production sites within Iran. According to U.S. sources cited by Axios, this disruption could halt Iranian missile production for up to a year.
The operation, reportedly named “Days of Repentance,” was launched in response to an Iranian ballistic missile attack on October 1. Netanyahu declared the strikes a success, emphasizing that only military sites in Iran were targeted and that Israel incurred no losses, per reports from Ziare.
Approximately 100 Israeli aircraft, including advanced F-35 fighter jets, participated in the operation, reportedly neutralizing Russian-made S-300 air defense systems and radar installations in Syria and Iraq, which Iran has relied upon for defense. As a result, significant Iranian military assets are now exposed.
Iran’s Missile Supply Chain Disrupted
The impact on Iran’s missile production is immediate, as it lacks the technology required to restore the missile fuel facilities damaged in the strikes. This disruption could severely affect Iran’s ability to supply missiles to key allies, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi forces in Yemen, and even Russia.
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Just last month, Russia received a shipment of Iranian Fath-360 short-range missiles, though these have not yet been deployed in the Ukraine conflict. While Israel has generally refrained from directly engaging in the Ukraine war, the strengthening ties between Russia, Iran, and groups like Hamas and Hezbollah may be pushing Israel to adopt new responses.
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Through these strikes, Israel is not only disrupting Iran’s military supply capabilities but also potentially altering regional dynamics by restricting missile supplies that might ultimately reach Russia.
