HIBAPRESS – Agencies
Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, Eyal Zamir, announced that the army is transitioning to a new phase of military operations inside Iran, targeting the military infrastructure of the Iranian regime.
Zamir explained in an official statement that the Israeli Air Force has so far carried out about 2,500 air raids inside Iranian territory, using more than 6,000 munitions, noting that the strikes focused on air defense systems and ballistic missile launch platforms that pose a direct threat to Israel. The Chief of Staff revealed that the army was able to destroy about 80% of the Iranian air defense systems, achieving broad air superiority in the skies of Iran, in addition to neutralizing more than 60% of the ballistic missile launch platforms, which contributed to reducing the size of the threat on the Israeli home front. Zamir confirmed that the first phase of the operation focused on achieving military surprise and air control, stressing that the army is now moving to a new phase that targets the military infrastructure of the Iranian regime, with the continuation of operations in the coming period. Regarding the Lebanese front, Zamir said that Hezbollah committed a "strategic mistake" by entering the military confrontation against Israel. He affirmed that the Israeli army continues to carry out intensive strikes in southern Lebanon and deep inside Lebanese territory, with the aim of reducing the party's military capabilities, while enhancing control over the northern borders and taking new field positions.
