Israeli Jets Obliterate Iranian Missile Convoy in Daring Western Iran Raid | WATCH
: Air Force strikes convoy carrying surface-to-surface missiles as they moved toward launch positions in western Iran
TwitterThe Israeli Air Force conducted a major operation in western Iran, with approximately 20 fighter jets completing strikes against missile infrastructure and military personnel.
The raids, guided by Military Intelligence, targeted surface-to-surface missile facilities and Iranian military forces across multiple locations in western Iran.
Israeli aircraft detected trucks carrying surface-to-surface missile containers and struck them as they reached launch positions, according to the IDF spokesperson.
The operation represents a significant escalation in Israel's direct military action against Iranian territory, with documentation released showing the strikes on missile infrastructure and personnel.
Military analyst Itai Blumenthal highlighted a significant shift in Israeli Defense Forces messaging regarding operations against Iran.
In announcing Thursday's airstrikes, the IDF spokesperson explicitly stated that Israeli forces targeted "soldiers in Iranian military forces" - marking a departure from previous terminology used in other theaters.
Blumenthal noted that the military has moved away from terms like "launch operatives," "terrorists," or language typically applied to operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. Instead, the IDF is now clearly identifying Iranian targets as "soldiers" and members of Iran's regular armed forces.
The terminology change suggests Israel is framing its conflict with Iran as a direct military confrontation between two state armies, rather than counter-terrorism operations against proxy groups or irregular forces.