An analysis posted online says the current US attacks in western Iran require careful planning and could involve strategic bombers targeting the Mount Hamakosh nuclear site. The analysis recalls that during the 12-day war, US bombers approached from the west via a route opened by Israel, and suggests the weekend may bring further developments.
An analysis posted online overnight Wednesday assesses that the ongoing US military operations in western Iran involve meticulous planning and may escalate to include strategic bomber strikes on the Mount Hamakosh nuclear site. The analysis recalls that during the 12-day war, US bombers approached from the west via a route that Israel opened for them, and predicts that the coming weekend could bring further developments.
The analysis follows a series of reports published Wed Jul 22, 20:16 Jerusalem, in which military correspondent Itai Blumenthal and other outlets reported that the United States had informed Israel of its intention to use heavy bombers against Iran for the first time in the current escalation, with Mount Hamakosh named as a primary target. Multiple newsrooms, including ynet, confirmed the reports. The US also warned Israel of an increased risk of Iranian retaliation (The Zioneer, Jul 22, 20:16). Earlier that day, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya command warned that a US strike on the site would make all US interests in the region legitimate targets (The Zioneer, Jul 22, 08:35).
Background: President Trump had previously described Mount Hamakosh as a candidate for a "big, fat and beautiful" attack (The Zioneer, Jul 21). The current analysis is based on a single unidentified source and has not been independently corroborated.
6 developments
- DevelopingIran's Khatam al-Anbiya HQ: US strike on Mount Makosh would make all US interests legitimate targets
- StrongAnalysis: Iran's Mount Makush nuclear facility deeper than Fordow, US reportedly plans phased strike on access routes
- DevelopingUS says it will attack Iran with heavy bombers — report
- StrongIsraeli defense establishment on highest alert in months amid talk of US strikes on Iran's Har HaMachosh
Source and signal
- Internal intake