Details emerge on Iran missile attacks against Mossad, Daesh

January 16, 2024 - 21:54

TEHRAN - Recent footage capturing a discussion between Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force, and his superior has provided valuable insights into the IRGC's operations targeting Mossad and terrorist installations in Iraq and Syria. 

According to the telephone conversation between General Hajizadeh and the IRGC chief, four ballistic missiles were launched from the southern regions of Iran's Khuzestan province, targeting Takfiri terrorist sites in Syria's Idlib. In addition, four more missiles were launched from Kermanshah, and seven missiles were fired from West Azarbaijan Province, striking Mossad-affiliated bases in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The strikes occurred precisely at midnight.

The IRGC aerospace commander specified that the Kheibarshekan missile, a third-generation long-range missile developed by the IRGC, was instrumental in eliminating the terrorist strongholds. The Kheibarshekan missile, equipped with solid fuel and maneuverability during the landing phase, possesses a remarkable range and a 1,450-kilometer striking radius. Its capabilities include bypassing missile defense systems, demonstrating its superior operational features.

Another weapon believed to have been employed during the attacks on Mossad bases in Iraq is the Fateh 110 missile, one of Iran's early ballistic missile developments. With a range exceeding 300 kilometers, the Fateh 110 missile is capable of precise targeting of land and sea installations, enemy concentrations, missile sites, ammunition depots, radars, and other critical targets.

Several videos depicting the aftermath of Iran's strikes on terrorists in Iraq and Syria have surfaced on social media, showcasing the precision of the missile impacts and the effective destruction of enemy strongholds.

Iran said the attacks were in response to recent terrorist acts inside the country, as well as the assassination of a top IRGC advisor on Syrian soil at the hands of Israel.