06.03.2026 17:59
Details of the attack on Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have begun to emerge. It has been revealed that Israel's advanced "Blue Sparrow" missile system was used in the operation.
Details of the operation began to emerge following the death of Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the attacks carried out by the United States and Israel on the morning of February 28. According to the British press outlet Daily Mail, Israel's advanced missile system "Blue Sparrow" was used in the attack.
The report suggested that the operation against Khamenei was not just an airstrike, but part of a long-running plan involving intelligence, cyber operations, and military deception. In this context, it was claimed that the Israeli army gave the impression of conducting routine weekend activities hours before the attack to mislead Iranian intelligence.
CLAIM OF "DECEPTION OPERATION"
According to the report based on Israeli military sources, it was stated that on the day of the attack, some high-ranking Israeli generals left the military headquarters in Tel Aviv to go to their families, and this was planned to mislead Iranian intelligence. It was also among the claims that some officials disguised themselves and left their homes as part of the operation.
CLAIM OF "BLUE SPARROW" MISSILES BEING USED
According to the Daily Mail, during the attack, the advanced missile system known as "Blue Sparrow" was fired by Israeli fighter jets. It was claimed that at least 30 missiles were used in the attack targeting the compound in central Tehran where Khamenei lived.
It was stated that the Blue Sparrow missiles, produced in Israel and reportedly having a range of approximately 1240 miles, weigh 1.9 tons and were initially developed to test air defense systems. However, it was reported that after 2013, they were adapted for use in ground-attack missions due to their high speeds.