Over 70 Iranian Aerial Defense Missile Batteries Have Been Struck

Commander of the Israeli Air Force: “This is a historic mission that could change the entire course of this operation”

With the launch of Operation "Rising Lion,” dozens of IAF fighter jets, guided by the Intelligence Directorate, struck a series of missile launchers and advanced detection radars across Iran that were intended to prevent IDF strikes.

Iran’s air defense missile array is equipped with advanced capabilities, deployed throughout the country, and concealed within civilian infrastructure. The purpose of this array is to down IAF aircraft and disrupt their operations.

In recent days, fighter jets have carried out approximately five waves of strikes aimed at diminishing Iran’s air defense capabilities, establishing the IAF’s aerial superiority. This paved the way to Tehran and additional targets deep within Iran.

At the same time, remotely piloted aircraft are identifying and neutralizing launchers and radars on the ground. So far, the IAF has over than 70 Iranian air defense missile batteries.

Footage of an aircraft tracking a truck in Tehran carrying an Iranian missile launcher, and its subsequent neutralization: 

Footage from the briefing by the Commander of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, to the pilots: 

Footage and radio communications from the strike on Iranian missile launchers: 

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