Why Iran is Swapping Ballistics for Cluster Warheads
Why is Iran using splitting missiles? As 70% of strikes turn to cluster warheads, the IDF shifts its strategy to target Iran's future weapons production.
A new report from Israel's defense establishment reveals a significant change in Iranian tactics: the move from standard ballistic missiles to "splitting" (cluster) warheads.
Security officials estimate that roughly 70% of the fire directed at Israel in recent days consists of these splitting missiles, a trend that continues to expand.
According to security sources cited by Channel 12 News, this pivot isn't just about tactical preference, it’s about necessity. The Iranian military is reportedly facing growing difficulties in launching traditional long-range ballistic missiles, likely due to precise IDF strikes on their launch infrastructure.
However, the shift is also a calculated strategic choice:
IDF: "Not Even at the Halfway Point"
Despite international chatter regarding a possible ceasefire, the IDF leadership is sending a clear message: The campaign is far from over.
In internal discussions, the Chief of Staff reportedly stated, "We are not even at the halfway point." High-ranking military officials emphasized that any talk of stopping the fighting is premature. Israel's focus has now shifted to the next critical phase: crippling Iran's future production capabilities.
"A halt at this stage would lead to another round against Iran within months," security officials warned. "The goal is to maximize achievements now to push the next conflict as far away as possible."
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