The Economist analyzes satellite imagery… “Said to be operating as usual… for internal propaganda purposes” The Economist, a British current affairs weekly, reported on the 24th that Iran had secretly replaced its damaged air defense radar the a day after the Israeli air attack on the 19th (local time).
Analysis suggests that the circumstances show that both countries tried to hide the damage and manage the situation quietly in order to avoid falling into a vicious circle of revenge between the two countries.
In response to the attack on its consulate in Syria on the 1st, Iran poured a large number of drones and missiles into Israeli territory on the 13th, and Israel retaliated by targeting central Iran on the 19th, leading to an unprecedented conflict between Concerns grew in fast
The Economist replaced the 30N6E2 ‘Tombstone’ anti-aircraft radar, which was destroyed in an airstrike the day after Israel attacked Iran, with the 96L6E ‘Cheeseboard’ radar, based on satellite images obtained and analyzed by Chris Biggar, former member. of the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGIA).
Iran also positioned the interceptor launcher canister (cylindrical tube) vertically as if ready to launch.
In relation to this, Biggar said, “This is a case of deception and fraud with the aim of showing that the foundation is still operating (without problems).”
The two radars are not interchangeable, and the battery would not operate with a damaged Tombstone radar, the Economist noted.
Iran previously announced that it had shot down a number of drones attempting to attack a military base in Isfahan Province early in the morning of the 19th.
Israel did not directly claim responsibility for the attack, but US officials confirmed that Israeli forces carried out the attack.
Western media, including the New York Times (NYT), reported that Israel had neutralized Iran’s air defense network with advanced weapons such as fighter jets.
The weapon used in the attack and the extent of the damage are not exactly known.
Iran claims there was no damage or injuries.
The Economist pointed out that the United States and Israel, which have advanced satellites, would be aware of Iran’s damage, and that it does not appear that Iran has hidden the damage to deceive the two countries.
However, thanks to the secret replacement of the damaged radar, Iran was able to claim through its propaganda agency that everything was fine even after the Israeli attack, thereby preventing a crisis from escalating.
/happy news
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