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Launching such a large operation during daylight sends a powerful signal. Analysts say daytime operations are sometimes used intentionally to demonstrate overwhelming confidence in air superiority and operational control.
This psychological dimension may have been just as important as the physical targets themselves.
The Scale of the Operation
Among the facilities believed to have been hit were:
• Missile storage depots• Radar and early-warning installations• Air defense systems• Command and communication centers• Military bases linked to the Revolutionary Guard• Logistics hubs used for weapons transport
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