Israel's Aggressive Approach Towards Iran: A Closer Look
Israeli airstrikes on Iran: Identified targets and significant infrastructure affected
Israel has been on the offensive against Iran since mid-June, attacking specific infrastructure and personnel with a clear intention. The Israeli president has revealed that these actions are necessary due to Iran's rapid advancement towards nuclear weapons. But who and what has been targeted, and what is Israel's game plan? Here's a breakdown.
High-Profile Targets
The Israeli attacks have claimed the lives of several high-ranking military leaders, including Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, the second-highest commander after Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Among others killed were Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Mohammed Kazemi, the intelligence chief of the IRGC, and Fereydoun Abbasi-Davani, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation.
Nuclear Sites and Infrastructure
Israel has targeted various military, nuclear, government, oil and gas infrastructure, and civilian areas across Iran. Notable nuclear sites include Natanz, the country's main uranium enrichment facility, Isfahan nuclear facility, and Fordow uranium enrichment plant near the city of Qom. This lawless onslaught has left Iran's skies vulnerable, allowing Israeli jets to attack their targets with pinpoint accuracy.
Israel's Military Strategy
Israeli experts suggest that Israel's intentions are three-fold: thwarting Iran's nuclear efforts, weakening the regime, and ultimately triggering a regime change in Iran. With this in mind, the Israeli military has been focusing on destroying both Iran's ability to develop nuclear weapons and its will to do so. Analysts predict that this conflict may follow a similar pattern to Israel's attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, with an aim to eliminate key commanders and cripple the regime's military capabilities.
In essence, Israel's strategy is a relentless assault on Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, designed to debilitate and dissuade the Iranian regime from pursuing nuclear weapon development. This calculatedized campaign is a bold escalation, signifying a dangerous new chapter in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
- The escalation in war-and-conflicts between Israel and Iran continues, with Israel's war-led approach targeting high-profile military leaders such as Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hossein Salami, Mohammed Kazemi, and Fereydoun Abbasi-Davani.
- In addition to these high-profile targets, Israel's war strategy involves attacking vital infrastructure, including nuclear sites like Natanz, the Isfahan nuclear facility, and the Fordow uranium enrichment plant, as well as oil and gas infrastructure and civilian areas.
- Amidst this war efforts, Israeli politics are heavily influenced by the tense relationship with Iran, with the military focusing on a three-fold strategy: thwarting Iran's nuclear efforts, weakening the regime, and ultimately triggering a regime change in Iran, following a pattern similar to Israel's attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
