During Iran’s missile attacks on the occupied territories, the Zionist regime enforced strict censorship to conceal the reality on the ground. From the very beginning of the conflict, Israeli media were barred from publishing accurate information about strike locations and damage levels, instead focusing on presenting a controlled narrative to reduce public anxiety within Israel. However, this censorship has gradually been challenged as international organizations, independent analysts, and even some American sources such as Larry Johnson, a former CIA analyst, began revealing details. Johnson explicitly stated that Iran strategically targeted ports, refineries, international airports, and key institutions such as the Weizmann Institute.
Iran’s Strategic Targets: Precision and Messaging
According to released information, Iran was not merely seeking symbolic action or a limited response in these attacks; rather, it deliberately targeted sensitive centers and Israel’s critical infrastructure. The temporary shutdown of airports, paralysis of ports, damage to two oil refineries, and hits on complexes such as Intel and Rafael indicate that Iran, through a multilayered design, aimed to disrupt Israel’s logistical, industrial, and security capabilities. Larry Johnson’s analysis also confirms that research institutions involved with Israel’s nuclear and weapons programs were targeted with precision.
Censorship of Casualty Figures: Tel Aviv’s Permanent Tactic
The Zionist regime has always avoided announcing precise casualty and damage figures during major conflicts, especially when it has suffered strategic defeats. This policy, which has become a security tradition in Tel Aviv, was evident during the 12-day war as well. However, as further information emerges, it has become clear that some influential figures in Israel’s security and industrial sectors were killed in these attacks. Independent media and Western sources are gradually exposing the extent of the damage.
Censorship Failure and the Beginning of a War of Attrition
With the initial censorship failing and information gradually leaking, the Zionist regime has now entered a phase in which it must convince its domestic public and Western allies that it can manage the damage and maintain deterrence. This situation has placed Israel in a draining psychological war. More importantly, the revelation of Iran’s strike precision has indirectly strengthened Tehran’s deterrence in the region. In effect, these attacks demonstrated that Iran not only has the capability to target Israel’s vital centers, but can also conduct strikes in a way that even Israel’s advanced security layers are caught off guard.
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