The routes may seem straightforward, they involved complex planning, including calculations for air refueling and coordinating attack aircraft to pass through Jordan, Syria, and Iraq.
They also neutralized potential air defense threats in Syria and Iraq to ensure a safe return in case they were targeted.
Israel’s strategy was to attack Iran in three waves.
The first wave targeted surface air to air sites, radar installations, and Iran’s air defense headquarters in Tehran, Ilam, and Khuzestan.
The second wave focused on destroying ballistic missiles, and finally, the third wave targeted military manufacturing industries.
To avoid Iranian air defenses, they used the “Rocks” missiles, which allowed them to strike from positions closer to enemy targets without requiring jets to penetrate deep into Iranian territory.
Surprisingly, the Iranian Bavar 373 air defense system performed better than expected. More details all in the video ahead.
