FIRST PUBLICATION: IDF Cripples Iranian Missile Array; 75% of Launchers Neutralized
Massive IDF strikes cripple 75% of Iran’s missile launchers and 65% of its strategic array; IAF hunts remaining mobile units as the USS Gerald Ford joins the offensive.
In a dramatic assessment released on the seventh day of the war between Israel and the Islamic Republic, security officials revealed Friday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have successfully neutralized the vast majority of Iran’s strategic missile capabilities.
According to military sources, Israel now estimates that 75% of Iran’s missile launchers and 65% of its strategic surface-to-surface missile (SSM) array are currently out of commission.
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has conducted an unprecedented campaign over the past week, far exceeding the intensity of previous operations. Data shared with Walla! News and confirmed by defense officials paints a picture of surgical devastation:
By comparison, during "Operation Rising Lion" (The previous 12-day high-intensity conflict), the IAF used fewer than 4,000 munitions. The current pace indicates a level of aerial dominance rarely seen in modern warfare.
The Hunt for the Remaining 200
Despite the success, the IDF warns that the threat is not yet extinguished. The Air Force is currently managing a "high-stakes hunt" for the remaining 200 mobile launchers hidden throughout Iran's vast terrain. Officials noted that while many launchers were destroyed, others were "buried" under rubble or severely damaged, rendering them temporarily unusable.
Leadership in the Crosshairs
The focus of the last 24 hours has shifted toward the "Head of the Snake." The IDF confirmed it targeted Ali Asghar Mir-Heidari, the acting chief of staff for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. While his death has not yet been confirmed, his removal from the decision-making loop is seen as a critical blow to the Iranian command structure.
US Involvement and the Lebanon Front
For the first time, it was revealed that the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier participated in the strikes against Iranian targets, signaling a deep and active military coordination between Jerusalem and the Trump administration.
Simultaneously, the IDF continues to hammer Hezbollah in Lebanon:
The End Game: Weakening the Pillars
"This is a historic opportunity," a senior defense source stated. "With the Trump administration's commitment to the mission, we are peeling away the layers of Iranian defense. This will not end tomorrow morning, but the foundations of the regime are being shaken."