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Israeli officials clarified that their current military campaign is narrowly focused. Beyond targeting nuclear and missile infrastructure, they also mentioned the destruction of Iraq’s air defense systems. This was a strategic move to control the skies and facilitate operations against Iranian targets. The importance of neutralizing missile launchers and storage facilities in Iran was highlighted as a critical measure to minimize future missile attacks on Israel.
While acknowledging that the aftermath of these strikes might weaken the Iranian regime, Israeli leadership made it clear that regime change is not a direct goal of this military effort. Instead, they prefer that historical and political change happen organically within Iran.