Report: Iran's 'missile cities' becoming 'fatal mistake' as US, Israel hunt launches
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Key Points:
- Iran's long-standing strategy of protecting its missile arsenal in underground bunkers is proving ineffective, as U.S. and Israeli forces are now striking missile launchers as they emerge from tunnels.
- Satellite images reveal destroyed Iranian missiles and launchers near the entrances of underground "missile cities," with some entrances damaged or potentially collapsed due to heavy bombing.
- Since the war began, Iran has launched over 500 missiles, but recent declines in missile barrages suggest U.S.-Israeli airstrikes are degrading Iran's missile capabilities, with launches falling by about 86% within four days.
- Analysts note that Iran's underground missile sites, once mobile and hard to locate, are now vulnerable due to degraded air defenses and sustained surveillance
