Iran23 March, 20261 min read
Israel bombs Iranian sites with 'inaccurate' ammunition that has been stored for half a century.
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Israeli authorities report a secret cache of thousands of bombs over 50 years old. The bombs were originally intended to strike Egyptian army bases before 1979.
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Cache discovery and use
Israel's state broadcaster said on Sunday evening that the Israeli army discovered what it described as a secret cache containing thousands of bombs more than 50 years old, which were originally intended to strike Egyptian army bases before the peace treaty was signed in 1979. The broadcaster added that after inspecting the bombs and confirming their integrity, the army began using these 'inaccurate' munitions in air strikes on military sites in Iran, focusing on areas away from populated centers to reduce danger. Israeli army officials explained that the decision to use these old bombs aims to save money and to exploit the storage where the bombs were kept in relatively good condition.
Operational procedures
In this context, the army spokesperson said that the Air Force 'operates with diverse methods and with different weapons against targets of the Iranian regime,' adding that 'the choice of ammunition type to be used is an operational decision based on many factors, and the Air Force only deploys the ammunition after a structured process to inspect its fitness and ensure the efficiency and safety of ground and air crews.'
Escalation and retaliation
Since February 28 of last month, Israel and the United States have been conducting attacks on Iran, which have killed hundreds of people including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and security officials, while Tehran responds by firing missiles and drones toward Israel.
Counterstrikes and condemnations
Iran also targets what it says are American interests in the region, but its attacks have caused casualties and damage to civilian facilities, which were condemned by the countries targeted.