Israel’s bold military strategy against Iran continues to stun global observers, with Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, revealing that recent operations make previous attacks like last year’s explosions of Hezbollah’s pagers and walkie-talkies look “simple.” Speaking Tuesday on Merit Street, Leiter stated, “When the dust settles, you’re going to see some surprises on Thursday night and Friday that will make the beeper operation almost seem simple.”
Leiter later clarified that he was referring to Israeli actions already executed in the past week. These include the strategic detonation of communication devices in September 2023, which killed dozens and injured thousands. At the time, Israel briefed the U.S., though then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken claimed Washington had no prior knowledge.
This week, Israel destroyed surface-to-surface missile systems across Iran, striking nearly half of the regime’s stockpile. Leiter confirmed a strike on a central broadcast facility in Tehran, crippling the regime’s propaganda network. “We hit today the broadcast center in the middle of Tehran after we informed the people living in the vicinity to leave,” he said.
While denying intentions of regime change, Israel remains focused on dismantling Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. “If the Iranian people rise up and change their regime, that’s their choice,” Leiter added. He also noted that Israel’s economy remains resilient, with its stock market rising for the second day.
“We continue to press on. We continue to press forward. And we thank you for your support and prayers,” he concluded.
