How the IDF took down Iran's missile and defense systems

Some news about how the IDF managed to defeat much of Iran's weaponry to date, and also smashed much of Hezbollah in Lebanon:

The IDF has released new data on Operation Roaring Lion in Iran, detailing the stages of preparation for the campaign, the opening strike, and operational efforts undertaken since the start of the conflict.

According to the army, in the months preceding the operation, the Intelligence Directorate concentrated extensive efforts while applying lessons learned from previous operations against Iran. The IDF emphasized that Israel entered the campaign with the understanding that Iran is a significant-capability enemy that must not be underestimated.

According to the data, the operation in Iran is being conducted according to a pre-planned, structured program, on which thousands of military Intelligence and IDF personnel in both regular and reserve units worked. The IDF noted that almost all targets struck in the operation are new targets identified by Military Intelligence after Operation Rising Lion, the result of a long-term intelligence effort spanning years.

The IDF also noted that Hezbollah was significantly weakened following Operation Northern Arrows, with its weapons arsenal reduced by approximately 90 percent. The damage to the organization and the IDF’s defensive preparations, according to them, allow freedom of action in Lebanon and Iran.

Security officials assessed that Hezbollah might join the conflict, so a broad preparation effort was carried out and operational plans were adapted in advance. The IDF stated that it is well-prepared for both defense and offense on the northern border. [...]

At the current stage of the campaign, the effort is focused on systematically targeting centers of power of the Iranian regime, including command headquarters, control centers, Basij sites, and the regime’s suppression forces.

The IDF noted that unlike Operation Rising Lion, which focused on an immediate threat, Operation Roaring Lion provides an opportunity to strike more broadly at Iran’s strategic capabilities.

In the early days of the operation, efforts focused on striking Iran’s ballistic missile system, aiming to reduce launches toward Israel. According to the IDF, after more than two weeks of fighting, a significant decline in launches toward the Israeli home front is observed compared to Operation Rising Lion.

It was also reported that the IDF achieved air superiority within just 24 hours, enabling extensive operations over most of Iran’s airspace. As part of the strikes, 120 detection components and 100 air defense systems were destroyed.

The IDF noted that so far, most Iranian missile launchers have been hit and 85 percent of the regime’s detection capabilities have been damaged. Additionally, approximately 70 percent of Iranian launchers were rendered inoperative.

As part of the strikes against Iranian military industries, a significant impact was inflicted on missile production, leaving Iran with no current ability to manufacture missiles. The IDF stated that it continues to strike the production chain to maintain this achievement.

In recent days, the IDF has also acted against the command chain of the Iranian missile system, including command officers and missile bases, as well as against alternative residences and headquarters. These moves, according to the army, have led to a drastic reduction in missile fire toward Israel.

There's still danger of missiles being launched, and as of now, there were at least 2 alarms sounded today. But hopefully, this operation will ultimately result in Iran's regime being reduced to rubble as they deserve, and hopefully, Reza Pahlavi will be able to ensure a more civilized leadership will replace the mullahs. And maybe the country name will return to being "Persia" again.