All Things Policy The War That Changed West Asia Overnight
Mar 5, 2026
Colonel K.P.M. Das, a senior military officer and intelligence analyst, and Air Marshal T.D. Joseph, a retired air marshal and defence strategist, break down a massive US–Israel strike on Iran. They dissect the planning and scale of the air campaign. They explain the intelligence that enabled leadership targeting. They analyse Iran's missile counterstrikes, Gulf impacts, and what it means for India’s security and diplomacy.
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Mossad Human Network Enabled Precise Targeting
- Mossad's human network inside Iran has been a decisive enabler for targeting and monitoring.
- Air Marshal T.D. Joseph references strong Mossad presence complementing US space and ELINT in the 12-day war precedent.
SEAD And Cyberspace Prep Enabled No Initial Aircraft Losses
- Suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) and cyber/space strikes were essential to prevent aircraft losses.
- Air Marshal T.D. Joseph and later US officials note SEAD, cyber and Space Command operations blinded Iranian sensors before strikes.
How Leadership Targets Were Pinpointed
- Intelligence for leadership targeting fused human assets, electronic/space sensors, and multiple corroborating sources.
- Colonel K.P.M. Das says such an 08:15 leadership strike likely had 10–15 corroborating sources including Mossad and US space assets.