New radar analysis from Oregon State University reveals that Iranian missile strikes hit five Israeli military bases during the recent 12-day war — a fact not publicly disclosed due to Israel’s strict military censorship. These bases include a major airbase, an intelligence centre, and a logistics hub, contradicting earlier claims that Israeli military infrastructure faced little damage.
Undisclosed Military Hits
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have not confirmed the exact damage but stated that all operational units remained active. However, radar-based data shows six Iranian missiles successfully landed in Israel’s north, south, and central regions.
Cracks in Air Defence
Despite high-profile U.S.-backed defence systems like the Iron Dome and David’s Sling, The Telegraph’s analysis shows that by the seventh day of the war, about 16% of Iranian projectiles were breaching the air defences. The IDF had earlier cited an 87% interception rate overall.
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Iran’s Growing Arsenal
Iranian media has widely circulated videos showing missiles bypassing Israeli defences, often set to revolutionary songs and satire.
Maj Gen Ali Fazli of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard boasted of Iran’s readiness and claimed that only 25–30% of their missile stockpile had been used. He added, “We haven’t even opened one of our missile cities yet.”
Israeli sources estimate that only half of Iran’s 400 launchers were neutralized. Iran’s arsenal, reportedly ranging from 2,000 to 2,500 missiles, could grow to 8,000 or more in the coming years.
A full war impact report from Oregon State researchers is expected soon.
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