Military Campaign Against Iran Escalates
The joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran has entered its sixth phase and a new stage of operations. On Thursday, the intensity of bombardments surged dramatically, with powerful explosions reported by local residents in northern Tehran. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed night raids targeting underground missile storage infrastructure. Military reports indicate the destruction of hundreds of ground-based launchers, signaling a significant intensification of hostilities. This campaign is part of a long-running strategic effort to degrade Iran's military capabilities.
In connection with these events, Israeli and U.S. officials have noted a decrease in the frequency of Iranian missile launches, which may point to the operation's effectiveness. Meanwhile, following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, authorities canceled a declared three-day mourning period. Tehran, in response to U.S. strikes on an Iranian vessel, has threatened retaliatory strikes anywhere in the world.
Political Crisis and Regional Context
The ongoing political crisis within Iran continues to exacerbate the situation. Israeli and American aircraft now control a significant portion of Iranian airspace. Concurrently, Israeli airstrikes are hitting Hezbollah positions in Beirut, highlighting the conflict's regional scale. Iranian attacks have also been recorded in Iraq and the Persian Gulf area.
Experts estimate the remnants of Iran's missile arsenal to be between 2,500 and 6,000 missiles. Analysts from the British International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) note that Tehran maintains stockpiles of high-precision cruise missiles capable of evading radar detection. As expert Eran Lerman stated:
'Until that happens, the system must be suppressed by increasingly harsh methods.'
Thus, the military campaign against Iran is not only escalating but also acquiring a complex political and military dimension with potentially serious consequences for the region. The rising conflict intensity, the reduction in Iranian missile launches, and the activation of military actions demonstrate a dangerous escalation requiring global attention. Amid political instability in Iran and heightened conflict with neighboring states, further developments could lead to unpredictable outcomes not only for Iran but for the entire Middle East.