On October 26, 2024, Israel conducted precision bombings of Iranian air defense facilities, missile and air force bases, and oil and gas refineries. In the previous three weeks, Tehran had attacked various Israeli targets with more than 180 ballistic missiles. But how much was the loss for the two men?
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It is still difficult to estimate the extent of damage caused by the attacks by both countries. But if satellite photos and reports from Western media and think tanks are to be believed, a very close difference can be drawn. The Institute for War Studies reported that at least 12 Iranian facilities were damaged in Israeli attacks. Bombs and missiles were used in the attack.
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The locations targeted by Israeli attacks included the Falag, Shaid Ghadiri, Abdul Fateh and Khojir rocket engine foundries. In addition to this, there are military bases in Parchin and Parand near Tehran and missile testing facilities in Shahrud. Israeli fighter jets also struck a facility near Imam Khamenei International Airport. Visit to the Port Imam petrochemical complex and oil facilities in Abadan and Don Ebijar.
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Initially, Iranian media downplayed the damage caused by the Israeli attack. Even Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made mistakes in his interpretation of the attack. But it is clear from satellite imagery that Israel has the ability to penetrate deep into Iran and launch precision attacks.
Whose attack is more powerful?
On October 1, Iran attacked various locations in Israel with more than 180 ballistic missiles. The motive was revenge for the killing of the Lebanese leader of Hezbollah. Israel claimed to have intercepted most of the missiles. Some of them were destroyed in the air by their allies’ air defense systems.
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The remaining missiles landed in open areas, civilian areas and commercial areas. An air force base was also damaged. A missile was also said to have landed near the Mossad headquarters. In response, Israel dispatched more than 100 advanced fighter jets to attack multiple targets in Iran.
Some tankers and reconnaissance planes are even flown by Israeli female pilots. The attack was carried out in several stages. This lasted about three hours. But not a single Israeli aircraft was hit or damaged. Iran confirmed that four people were killed in the Israeli attack. Palestinian Best Bank was hit by an Iranian missile, killing one person.
What happens next?
Iranian leaders said they would respond appropriately to Israeli air strikes. This will happen too. Iran will open its missile arsenal again in the next possible attack. It will only attack from them. Through such attacks, Iran would seek to further bolster the confidence of allies such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
It is also possible that Iran would avoid a direct attack. Because Israel will launch more powerful attacks in exchange for new attacks. Iran may suffer huge losses as a result. At this time, it is a bit difficult to guess the next actions of the two people.
