Interviews with Iranian leaders disclose that they underestimated the risk of Israeli airstrikes before scheduled nuclear negotiations, leading to tragic miscalculations and heavy losses.
Unforeseen Israeli Airstrikes Devastate Iranian Military Ahead of Nuclear Talks
Unforeseen Israeli Airstrikes Devastate Iranian Military Ahead of Nuclear Talks
Senior Iranian officials reveal their surprise at Israel's preemptive strikes, which resulted in significant casualties and damage.
In a shocking development, Israeli military forces launched extensive airstrikes on several locations in Iran early Friday morning, catching Iranian leaders off guard who were preparing for upcoming nuclear discussions with the United States. Officials close to Iran's leadership disclosed this startling information, revealing that they had anticipated an Israeli attack only if negotiations failed, but never expected the strikes to occur prior to scheduled talks planned for Sunday in Oman.
According to interviews with six senior Iranian officials and two members of the Revolutionary Guards, complacency regarding Israeli intentions contributed to significant miscalculations. They characterized reports of an imminent attack as Israeli ploys meant to coerce Iran into concessions regarding its nuclear policy. This underestimation led to critical failures in precautionary measures, dismissing the need for urgent readiness.
During the Israeli assault, high-ranking military officials, including General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Revolutionary Guards' aerospace division, made the disastrous decision to hold an emergency meeting at a Tehran military base instead of seeking safer locations. The outcome of this choice was dire, resulting in casualties that included these senior military leaders when the base was hit in the attack.
As the dust settled on Friday evening, Iranian authorities were just beginning to assess the ramifications of the assault, which struck at least 15 significant sites across the country. These locations included various cities such as Isfahan, Tabriz, and Shiraz, amplifying concerns over Iran's military readiness and strategic planning in the face of possible future escalations. The swift and unexpected Israeli offensive has raised alarms and left the Iranian government grappling with the enormity of its strategic pitfalls.
