Israel says it will complete strikes on most of Iran’s key military industry sites within days
The Facts
- The Israeli military said it expects to complete strikes on nearly all of Iran’s key military industry sites within days.
- IDF spokesman Effie Defrin said the military will complete attacks on all of the “critical” components of Iran’s military production industries within a few days.
- The IDF said it struck the headquarters of Iran’s Marine Industries Organization in Tehran.
- The Israeli military described the Marine Industries Organization as responsible for research, development, and production of naval weapons and vessels.
- The IDF said the Marine Industries Organization produces a range of naval weaponry, including surface and sub-surface vessels, manned and unmanned equipment, engines, and weapons.
- The Israeli military said it has already targeted around 90% of the key sites used to develop weapons that threaten Israel.
- The Israeli Air Force has so far targeted thousands of assets of Iran’s military industry, or around 70%, according to the IDF.
Context
What did Israel say it struck in Tehran?
The IDF said it struck the headquarters of Iran’s Marine Industries Organization in Tehran, which it described as a site used for the research, development, and production of naval weapons and vessels Times of Israel,Vanguard,قناة العربية.
How far along does Israel say its campaign against Iran’s military industry is?
Israeli officials said the air campaign has already hit about 90% of the key sites used to develop weapons that threaten Israel, and that the military is close to finishing the remaining targets Times of Israel,Times of Israel,dpa International.
What did the Israeli military say about the impact of the strikes?
Effie Defrin said the strikes would destroy most of Iran’s military production capabilities and that it would take the regime a long time to rebuild them Times of Israel,Vanguard,dpa International.
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