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The surprise missile strike, carried out by Israeli fighter jets, managed to kill several high-ranking officials, effectively dismantling Iran's military command structure. This strategic blow temporarily incapacitated Iran's ability to retaliate, buying Israel crucial time to launch a broader campaign involving drone and missile attacks on missile sites, radar installations, military bases, and nuclear facilities. The success of this "decapitation" strategy significantly reduced Iran's capacity for immediate military response, especially in terms of missile and drone retaliation.