WSJ: Israel Destroyed All Iranian S-300 Air Defense Systems

Israel's airstrikes in Syria have reportedly destroyed all of Iran's advanced S-300 air defense systems in the country.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing unnamed U.S. officials, that Israel had carried out a series of airstrikes in Syria in recent weeks that had targeted Iranian military installations and weapons systems.

The S-300 is a long-range surface-to-air missile system that is capable of shooting down aircraft and missiles. It is one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world, and its deployment in Syria has been a major concern for Israel.

The WSJ report said that Israel had been planning to attack the S-300 systems for months. The airstrikes were reportedly carried out using F-35 fighter jets, which are invisible to radar.

The Israeli government has not commented on the report. However, the airstrikes are in line with Israel's long-standing policy of preventing Iran from establishing a military presence in Syria.

The destruction of the S-300 systems is a major setback for Iran. It will make it more difficult for Iran to provide air cover for its forces in Syria and to deter Israeli airstrikes.

The airstrikes are also a sign of Israel's growing confidence in its ability to operate in Syria. In recent years, Israel has carried out dozens of airstrikes in Syria, targeting Iranian military installations and weapons systems.

The airstrikes have been largely successful in preventing Iran from establishing a permanent military presence in Syria. However, they have also raised tensions between Israel and Iran, and there is a risk that they could lead to a wider conflict.