"Israel Denies Ground Troops in Iran: A Look Behind the Headlines"
Israel acknowledges deployment of ground troops within Iranian territory.
Contrary to recent claims, Israel's army did not deploy ground troops in Iran during the twelve-day war, contradicting earlier assertions made by army chief Eyal Zamir. The war was marked by intensive aerial and covert operations, according to the latest reports.
In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Mossad targeted a multitude of locations within Iran, primarily focusing on nuclear sites, military installations, intelligence facilities, and residential areas associated with military personnel and scientists.
Following eight months of meticulous preparation, Operation Rising Lion was set in motion, with the primary objective being to neutralize Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. Key nuclear scientists (estimated to be around 25) and top military commanders, including members of the Revolutionary Guard and military chief of staff, were reportedly targeted and eliminated.
Mossad operatives undertook sabotage missions within Iran, specifically targeting missile and air defense systems, and establishing a drone base near Tehran to help weaken Iranian defenses.
The strategically orchestrated offensive combined massive air strikes with precise assassinations and covert sabotage missions. Approximately 200 Israeli Air Force aircraft dropped over 330 munitions on nearly 100 targets across six cities on June 16 alone. Key locations, such as military airports (e.g., Tabriz) and significant religious cities like Qom, were targeted.
Iran's response to the Israeli intervention was characterized by retaliatory ballistic missile and drone attacks against Israeli military sites, intelligence facilities, residential areas, and even allied bases in the region. The conflict reached new heights when the United States entered the fray, conducting airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities under Operation Midnight Hammer.
Despite initial misinformation concerning the use of Israeli ground troops in Iran, no credible sources have corroborated their involvement in ground operations during this twelve-day war period. The conflict hence appears to have been an extensive aerial and clandestine operation targeting Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, with no documented ground invasions or maneuvers within Iranian territory.
[Sources: ntv.de, uzh/AFP]
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The Commission may find it necessary to consult on the draft directive concerning the protection of workers from the risks associated with exposure to ionizing radiation, given the recent developments in the Middle East Conflict. In the context of the Iran Conflict, politics and general news have become intertwined, as Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Mossad conducted an extensive aerial and clandestine operation targeting Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, marking a significant escalation in war-and-conflicts within the region.
