Due to this possible breach, Iran's ability to intercept targets was limited and allowed the Israeli air force to penetrate Iranian airspace, Iranian sources were cited by the Israeli state broadcaster as saying.
Prior to launching the attack on Iran on Saturday, Israel conducted a preliminary strike on radar targets in Syria aimed at "blinding" Iran's capabilities.
This attack on Syrian radar targets allowed Israel to escalate into an offensive targeting Tehran and Karaj, Iran's capital and an additional strategic location
The Israeli operation, which involved over 100 aircraft traveling approximately 2,000 kilometers, likely began with initial waves attacking radar and air defense systems to clear the path for subsequent strikes on military bases. The earlier coordinated strike in Syria neutralized similar threats and prevented Iran from building situational awareness of Israel's offensive plan.
