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Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026
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Israeli Strike Severely Disrupts Iran's Missile Production, Reports Saudi News
Saudi news outlet Elaph reports that Israel's recent strikes in Iran targeted a key facility producing solid fuel for ballistic missiles, including the "Kheibar" and "Qasem" models fired at Israel on October 1. The targeted factory serves as the backbone of Iran's missile industry, and Israel’s strike has rendered it entirely inoperable.
The New York Times corroborated the report, noting that Israel aimed to disrupt a “critical component” in Iran's long-range missile production. Elaph adds that each solid-fuel mixer destroyed in the facility costs over $2 million, with around 20 mixers reportedly destroyed. Missile industry insiders estimate it will take Iran at least two years to restore this facility’s functionality.
Additionally, Elaph reports that Israel targeted Russian-made S-300 air defense systems in multiple Iranian locations, destroying radars supporting these systems, which are also used in Syria and Iraq. This extensive strike has, according to sources, significantly hampered Iran’s missile production capabilities.
Additionally, Elaph reports that Israel targeted Russian-made S-300 air defense systems in multiple Iranian locations, destroying radars supporting these systems, which are also used in Syria and Iraq. This extensive strike has, according to sources, significantly hampered Iran’s missile production capabilities.
