Israeli Security Officials: We Are Not Advancing at the Pace We Set in Iran

Sada News - Israeli security officials stated that they "need to reassess the war objectives in Iran," emphasizing that "we are not advancing at the pace we set," according to a news report on Sunday, while the Israeli army quickly denied this, confirming that "achievements" are growing daily, noting that there are still "thousands of targets" in Iran. The Israeli officials mentioned that the initial strike directed by Tel Aviv against Iran at the beginning of the war had "exceeded expectations"; however, there is significant difficulty in mobilizing the Iranian people in the streets in large numbers, according to what was reported by the Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN 11) on Sunday evening. The same sources added that "the United States and Israel are planning further major moves in Iran, which are expected to impact the course of the war." Israeli Army: "Achievements Exceed Expectations" The spokesman for the Israeli army, in a press conference on Sunday evening, stated that "the Iranian regime is weak and unstable, and it tries to hide this from its citizens." He continued: "We have achieved results that exceed our expectations, and the achievements are significant and increasing every day," adding: "We have eliminated 40 high-ranking officials, including (the Iranian Supreme Leader who was assassinated at the onset of the war) Ali Khamenei." He added that "in three main meetings, we assassinated most of the senior officials of the intelligence and security services. Later, we struck the ballistic missile system, hitting over 700 missiles and disabling 70% of the launch platforms." He mentioned that Israel is "eliminating all systems and capabilities belonging to the Iranian regime," stressing that "we have thousands of other targets in Iran." Military Intelligence: 70% of Iranian Missile Launch Platforms Are Out of Service In a related context, the military intelligence division of the Israeli army (Aman) stated that about 70% of Iranian missile launch platforms are out of service as a result of the attacks, and Iran's ability to produce missiles is currently completely halted. This was included in a statement issued by the intelligence division of the Israeli army on Sunday, summarizing the first two weeks of the Israeli-American war against Iran. The intelligence division confirmed the existence of other targets for attack inside Iran before announcing the end of the military operation. The Israeli army did not specify an approximate date for ending the war, but noted that "future plans seem to contradict U.S. President Donald Trump's statements that the operation (military) will conclude 'soon,'" according to KAN 11. The Israeli army stated that about 100 air defense systems in Iran and 120 radar detection devices have been destroyed; 360 rockets were fired at Israel in the first two weeks of the war, with a noticeable decline in the number of launches in each round after the initial days. So far, the Israeli army has launched attacks on about 2,200 sites belonging to the Iranian regime, including sites linked to the Revolutionary Guard, ministries, leadership, internal security, and Basij forces, focusing on attacks in the capital, Tehran, "where the intelligence directorate prioritizes targets observed when capturing elements inside buildings." The Israeli army addressed the issue of Iranian armament, indicating that the Iranian regime has been able, since the Israeli-American aggression eight months ago, to produce about a thousand additional ballistic missiles. Israel expressed concern over the establishment of new underground facilities by the Iranians that could complicate future attacks. Tehran's Surprise and Its Use of the Energy Sector to Respond The intelligence division indicates that the pace of attacks in Iran has "exceeded expectations" thanks to Israeli and American air forces, and that these attacks are carried out according to a meticulously planned strategy that is updated every few days. They add that their elements have been working for many months to build an accurate intelligence picture and establish a "broad database of targets." These intelligence efforts preceded the operation and formed a crucial basis for it. The Iranian regime's control over the internet makes understanding the situation on the ground difficult, and the documents that are published come intermittently. The Intelligence Division reported that a large part of the records of the attacks have not been published. They added that the Iranian regime was "surprised" by the developments of the military operation, having lost a large part of its political and military leadership, while most senior officials are hiding and facing difficulties in making decisions. This difficulty is becoming increasingly evident following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which left a significant void. Israel claims that the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei following his father's assassination in this position is unclear, and it is also unclear whether he is making decisions in light of his health condition. The Iranians made a strategic decision to use the energy sector to respond, and the threat facing the shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday led to an American attack on the Iranian oil island. The intelligence division of the Israeli army reported that what Israel describes as the "Shiite axis" is weak, and Iran has called on proxy organizations to join the war. After the joining of Hezbollah and Shiite groups in Iraq, and as the Houthis continue to refrain from responding; Israel is monitoring Yemen and preparing for the possibility of the Houthis joining the war.