In a major escalation of tensions, satellite images have confirmed extensive damage to critical Iranian missile production facilities in the Farchin and Khojir areas, east of Tehran. The strike, reportedly carried out by Israel, has severely impacted Iran’s capacity to produce and develop ballistic missiles, marking a significant blow to Tehran’s defence capabilities.
Reuters confirmed the destruction through detailed satellite imagery analysis by researcher Decker Eleveth, who identified key damage to Iranian facilities essential for mixing and producing ballistic missile fuel. The attack has not only disrupted missile production but has also substantially degraded Iran’s long-term missile capabilities, with U.S. officials telling the Wall Street Journal that it could take years for Iran to recover.
This morning's 3M imagery of Iran's Khojir and Parchin missile production facilities shows precise strikes on warehouses and mixing buildings connected to the manufacture of solid-fueled ballistic missiles.
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Industrial mixers of the sort used in the production of solid rocket… pic.twitter.com/az0D3VxvNN
At the core of this strike are the Farchin and Khojir sites – well-known to defence experts for their connection to Iran’s missile and nuclear programs. While Farchin has been undergoing a significant expansion, it appears Israel targeted critical areas designed to be heavily fortified. Despite protective earth embankments, at least five facilities—two in Khojir and three in Farchin – were reduced to rubble.
Eleveth elaborated on the severity of the strike, explaining that the destroyed industrial mixers used to produce ballistic missile fuel are extremely costly and challenging to replace due to international sanctions. “Israel significantly damaged Iran’s ability to produce missiles on a large scale,” he noted, highlighting the magnitude of the impact on Iran’s defens]ce and missile development operations.
The Saudi Ilaf website, a well-regarded source with strong ties to Israeli intelligence, reported that Israel’s strike not only destroyed expensive mixers – each valued at over $2 million—but also disabled air defence systems protecting Iran’s crucial oil, gas, and petrochemical infrastructure. Iranian officials speaking to The New York Times expressed growing concerns about future attacks, as these facilities now stand exposed.
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