Admin I Monday, June 16, 2025
TEL AVIV, Israel – The Israeli Defence Forces has announced that it targeted and destroyed over 120 surface to air missile launchers in Iran overnight when it unleashed over 50 jet fighters on the Islamic Republic of Iran.
In a statement, the IDF said the launchers destroyed amounted to one third of the launchers in the hands of the Iranian regime.
The IDF, which said it also destroyed missiles in transit from Iran to Tehran added that each of the launchers was ready to fire dozens of missiles at Israel’s home front and strategic assets.
“These strikes, the IDF said caused the regime to launch only half of the missiles it had planned in last night barrage”.
“Over fifty fighter jets and aircraft took part, striking and destroying over 120 surface-to-surface missile launchers, amounting to one-third of the launchers in the hands of the Iranian regime.
“These are large launchers, some mounted on trucks and deployed across Iran. Each launcher was ready to fire dozens of missiles at Israel’s home front and strategic assets. These strikes caused the regime to launch only half of the missiles it had planned in last night’s barrage.
In addition to the launchers, we also struck missile storage and production sites. We are moving from launcher to launcher and eliminating this critical capability.
All of the strikes I have described here amount to a deep and comprehensive blow to the Iranian threat. We are continuing with our combat plan. The Chief of the General Staff has instructed to increase the strikes on surface-to-surface missile launchers. The Israeli Air Force is pushing eastward. We will reach more targets, conduct further strikes, and continue to act in pursuit of the operation’s objective, to neutralize the existential threat from Iran, from its nuclear project to the regime’s missile array.
This is a reminder of the magnitude of the mission and the very reason we launched this operation in the first place.
“Alongside the strikes in Iran, IDF soldiers continue to operate in defense and offense across all arenas of combat—Gaza, Judea and Samaria, Yemen, and the northern border—against both close and distant threats. I spoke with commanders, both in the field and in headquarters—I heard determination, courage, and endless dedication. All IDF corps, in regular and reserve duty, air, ground, and sea, along with all logistical support systems, are operating around the clock to defend the security of the country and its citizens.
“I emphasize once again, follow the Home Front Command’s directives. We will eliminate this threat. Difficult days still lie ahead. We will get through them together, and we will win.
I will continue to stand here, update you on every development, and answer every question. That is our duty.
