During a NATO summit in The Hague on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged the scale of Iran’s missile barrage on Israel, remarking, “Israel got hit really hard. Oh boy, those ballistic missiles took out a lot of buildings.” His comments highlighted the effectiveness of Operation True Promise III, Iran’s carefully coordinated military response to what it described as unprovoked Israeli aggression on June 13.
Trump: “Israel got hit very hard, especially the last couple of days. Israel was hit really hard.
Those ballistic missiles, boy, they took out a lot of buildings, and, they’ve been great.
Bibi Netanyahu should be very proud, they’ve really been great.
but Iran not gonna be… pic.twitter.com/mIb4KfTfGD
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) June 25, 2025
The 12-day conflict, which concluded on Tuesday following a mutual ceasefire agreement, exposed severe weaknesses in Israel’s military and economic infrastructure while affirming Iran’s growing deterrence capabilities.
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Military Machine Brought to a Standstill
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched 22 waves of coordinated strikes aimed at the core of Israel’s military, intelligence, and industrial systems.
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Command structure disabled: The Kirya—Israel’s version of the Pentagon—was directly hit, disrupting key command operations. Meanwhile, Camp Moshe Dayan, an intelligence stronghold, was engulfed in flames, demonstrating Iran’s ability to target the regime’s surveillance network.
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Air dominance neutralized: Strategic airbases including Nevatim (which houses F-35 fighter jets), Tel Nof, Hatzerim, and Ovda were repeatedly targeted, grounding large parts of the Israeli Air Force and challenging its claim to aerial superiority.
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Defense industry devastated: Facilities involved in Israel’s missile defense programs were primary targets. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in Haifa—producer of the Iron Dome—sustained serious damage, impeding Israel’s capacity to replace spent interceptors. The Kiryat Gat microchip facility, crucial for drone and surveillance technology, was also struck.
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Economic Arteries Severed
Iran’s missile campaign also disrupted Israel’s economic backbone, hitting vital energy and logistical infrastructure and triggering widespread instability.
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Energy sector crippled: Power stations in Haifa, Hadera, and Ashdod were hit, causing extensive blackouts across the north and south. The Bazan oil refinery in Haifa, essential for military fuel supply, was shut down indefinitely, resulting in daily losses estimated at $3 million.
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Tech industry under fire: The Gav-Yam Negev Tech Park—home to cyberwarfare and AI firms tied to Israeli intelligence—was severely damaged. Additional strikes near the Weizmann Institute, linked to Israel’s nuclear research, further hampered the regime’s strategic capabilities.
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Massive damage claims: Authorities registered 74,607 claims for war-related damage, including over 30,000 buildings and nearly 4,000 vehicles. Cities such as Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Acre accounted for the majority of the filings, while urban centers like Bat Yam and Beersheba reported property losses exceeding $1.47 billion.
Censorship Clouds Full Extent of Damage
Despite the visible destruction, the true scale of Israel’s losses remains hidden due to a sweeping media blackout imposed by the Israeli government. Foreign journalists were barred from visiting affected areas, and local outlets were placed under gag orders. This strict censorship has fueled speculation that the actual damage—both strategic and infrastructural—may be far greater than publicly acknowledged.