Ground Report: NDTV In Tel Aviv's Residential Area Hit By Iranian Missile
NDTV reports from a residential neighbourhood in Israel's Tel Aviv that was hit by an Iranian missile. The houses were extensively damaged. Some of the residents were injured. Broken walls and damaged cars were visible in the neighbourhood.
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India.com
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- India.com
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Israel-Iran War: Recent events suggest the ground war between Israel and Iran had begun long before bombs fell from the sky. Israeli intelligence agents, particularly from Mossad, have been operating covertly within Iran for years, mapping out key targets and preparing a series of precision attacks. Iranian leaders had long suspected foreign infiltration within their security forces. But identifying Mossad's footprint is difficult. Israel rarely confirms its covert actions, and other intelligence services could have played roles as well. Still, mounting evidence indicates Mossad played a central part in identifying and preparing the bomb sites. Early media reports and whispers from within Israeli circles point to a sophisticated campaign. Places like antiaircraft missile depots, submarine defences, command centres and individual military figures were simultaneously hit with pinpoint accuracy. These attacks were possible thanks to extensive on-the-ground intelligence gathered over months and years. Attacks did not stop at weapons systems; they also struck at Iran's internal intelligence networks. The impact has been palpable. And in their wake, tension and confusion have gripped Iran's military leadership. Nine days into the strikes, Iran's Revolutionary Guard circulated a warning to their own teams: halt your use of personal devices – phones, laptops and smartwatches – especially those linked to communication networks. The advisory extended to ordinary citizens too, signaling fears of deep digital breaches. That is a public show of cyber security alarm rarely seen – evidence that the breaches hit deeper than missile silos. The operation inside Iran went far beyond reconnaissance. According to Western and Israeli media, nearly complete weapon systems were assembled on Iranian soil. These included precision-guided missiles and drones, built using imported components smuggled via hidden channels through Iraqi truck convoys, cargo containers and even tourist luggage. Critical parts such as electronic fuzes, electro-optical cameras, lithium batteries and GPS kits were quietly delivered underground to Mossad's secret sites. In Tehran's suburbs, officials discovered a three-story building serving as a covert drone workshop. Local TV showed one drone intact, wings and control units lined up and even a 3D printer likely used for manufacturing drone parts. Iran has arrested two suspected Mossad agents on June 16 at separate sites. They were found with over 200 kilogrammes of explosives, parts for 23 drones, launchers, control gear and a Nissan vehicle – suggesting serious weaponisation efforts. In Isfahan, home to several nuclear sites, the Iranian police raided a workshop full of drone and micro-drone parts. Four people were detained. Reports indicate that these drones were being assembled locally using 3D printers and locally sourced parts, likely to avoid supply chain exposure and detection. Media sources cannot be independently confirmed, but Iranian agencies have a history of detaining alleged spies, sometimes releasing them after later declaring innocence. The precision aspect extended beyond drones. Spy cables shared with Iran's Press TV mentioned seizure of remote-controlled 'spike' missile launchers, specifically modified to strike Iran's air defense systems. These devices were not mounted on vehicles or drones, but placed camouflaged on tripods and remotely controlled from afar with satellite antennas and optical trackers. Last seen in action in 2020, such remote-controlled weapons even killed a leading Iranian nuclear scientist. All evidence suggests Mossad is employing a mix of drones, missiles and electronic warfare to neutralise Iranian defenses before the bombs hit. Beyond hardware, Mossad's plan included striking at the heart of Iranian leadership. Spikes and other weapon systems were reportedly used in assassination-style attacks on mid-ranking military leaders. These were not broad swaths of violence instead, precise actions aimed at the people who held command and control within Iran's armed forces. Notably, two senior IRGC intelligence commanders were targeted in successive strikes – with one commander's killing followed just days later by another's death, believed to be from the same covert operation. According to a recent report by the Hudson Institute, these operations reflect long-term planning. Over years, intelligence from agents on the ground was combined with real-time monitoring and then turned into destructive ground actions. This is not a simple drone strike. It is a layered and highly calculated campaign whose foundations were laid long before the first missile flew. Mossad's operations in Iran illustrate a new model of covert warfare where human networks, advanced weaponry and cyber tactics combine on enemy soil. No longer reliant solely on airstrikes, Israel has quietly built a playbook for strategic sabotage from beneath Iran's own watchful eyes.
India Gazette
3 hours ago
- India Gazette
PIB Fact Check debunks claims of US using Indian airspace for strikes on nuke sites in Iran, calls them 'fake'
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The Fact Check unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked claims circulating on social media that the US military used Indian airspace to carry out their Operation Midnight Hammer, launched against Iran's nuclear infrastructure. In a post on X on Sunday, the PIB Fact Check unit labelled the assertion as 'FAKE' and clarified, 'Indian Airspace was NOT used by the United States during Operation Midnight Hammer.' The misinformation alleged that US forces utilised Indian airspace to conduct military strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure. The fact-checking body cited a press briefing by the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, who detailed the alternative routes taken by US aircraft, dismissing the claims as baseless. 'Several social media accounts have claimed that Indian Airspace was used by the United States to launch aircrafts against Iran during Operation Midnight Hammer. This claim is FAKE. Indian Airspace was NOT used by the United States during Operation Midnight Hammer. During the Press Briefing Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine explained the route used by US aircraft,' the Fact Check unit stated in its post on X. Earlier on Sunday, after the strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, said Operation Midnight Hammer was designed to 'severely degrade Iran's nuclear weapons infrastructure'. While holding a press briefing at the Pentagon, General Caine presented a detailed map and timeline of the operation, which showed that none of the US aircraft entered the Indian airspace. Detailing the operation, General Caine stated, 'At approximately 6:40 PM EST, 2:10 am Iran time, the lead B-2 two dropped GBU 57 MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator) weapons on the first of several aim points at Fordow.' 'As the President stated last night, the remaining bombers then hit their targets as well, with a total of 14 MOPs dropped against two nuclear target areas. All three Iranian nuclear infrastructure targets were struck between 6:40 PM and 7:05 PM EST (2:10 AM local time Iran), with the Tomahawk missiles being the last to strike at Isfahan to ensure we retain the element of surprise throughout the operation,' he added. The US military employed 'several deception tactics', including decoys, to maintain tactical surprise, he said. 'As the Operation Midnight Hammer strike package entered Iranian airspace, the US employed several deception tactics, including decoys, as the 4th and 5th generation aircraft pushed out in front of the strike package at high altitude and high speed, sweeping in front of the package for enemy fighters and surface Air missile threats,' he added. Further, Caine stated that 'at midnight Friday and Saturday morning, a large B2 strike package comprised of bombers launched from the continental United States. As part of the plan to maintain tactical surprise, part of the package proceeded to the West and into the Pacific as a decoy, a deception effort known only to an extremely small number of planners and key leaders here in Washington and in Tampa.' 'The main strike package, comprised of seven B2 Spirit bombers, each with two crew members, proceeded quietly to the East with minimal communications,' he added. The operation was executed by US Central Command under the command of General Erik Kurilla. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump said the 'very successful' strikes had hit the Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan underground nuclear sites in Iran. Speaking from the White House, Trump announced that America carried out 'massive precision' strikes on Iran and warned Tehran of further retaliation if peace was not achieved. Iran condemned the attacks, calling them a violation of international law and vowed to continue its nuclear program. A statement issued by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) confirmed that early on Sunday morning, Iran's nuclear sites were 'subjected to savage aggression--an act in violation of international laws, particularly the NPT.' (ANI)
News18
5 hours ago
- News18
125 Jets, B-2 Bombers And A Decoy Plan: Inside Trump's 'Operation Midnight Hammer' Against Iran
Last Updated: Operation Midnight Hammer, which involved 125 aircraft and several B-2 bombers, also included a deception plan that likely gave the US Army a strategic advantage against Iran Operation Midnight Hammer: The world witnessed US intervention in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict on Sunday, as strikes were carried out on Tehran's key nuclear sites under the codename 'Operation Midnight Hammer'. But the operation, which involved 125 aircraft and several B-2 bombers, also included a deception plan that likely gave the US Army a strategic advantage during its strikes on Iran. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, said the American forces used several B-2 Spirit stealth bombers during the operation to destroy Iran's buried network of nuclear research facilities. 'At midnight Friday into Saturday morning, a large B2 strike package comprised of bombers launched from the continental US," he said during a press briefing at the White House. How US Deceived Iranian Intelligence Caine said that, to maintain a tactical surprise, part of the main strike package was directed westward into the Pacific as a 'decoy"—a deception effort known only to an 'extremely small number of planners and key leaders in Washington and in Tampa." Here's a detailed explanation of Washington's 'decoy" plan against Iran: Deception Strategy: A portion of the strike package was directed westward into the Pacific Ocean as a decoy, creating the illusion of a different operational focus. This move helped preserve tactical surprise. Final Approach and Coordination: Upon entering Iranian airspace, the B-2s linked up with escort and support aircraft in a precisely timed and complex manoeuvre, requiring exact synchronisation across multiple platforms in a narrow corridor of airspace. Further detailing the operation, Caine noted that this level of tight integration with minimal communication highlights the 'unmatched coordination capabilities of the U.S. joint force." He further issued a stern warning to Iran, saying: 'Our forces remain on high alert, and are fully postured to respond to any Iranian retaliation or proxy attacks which would be an incredibly poor choice. We will defend ourselves. The safety of our service members and civilians remains our highest priority." Meanwhile, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth called Washington's 'Operation Midnight Hammer' against Iran an 'overwhelming success", adding that they 'devastated" Iranian nuclear facilities at multiple locations. First Published:
