The list includes the Dimona Nuclear Research Center, a symbol of Israel’s strategic deterrence and nuclear infrastructure.
By Hezy Laing
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an elite branch of the Iranian Armed Forces frequently utilizes state-aligned media outlets to disseminate strategic rhetoric regarding regional adversaries.
Outlets such as the Tasnim News Agency and Sepah News have published reports detailing sensitive locations within Israel that could theoretically be targeted in the event of a broad military escalation.
These publications are often viewed by international security analysts as a form of psychological warfare intended to demonstrate Iran’s intelligence-gathering capabilities and the reach of its ballistic missile program.
The reported list of sites encompasses a variety of sectors, ranging from political leadership hubs to critical national infrastructure.
While the exact text or image file of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) 12-target map remains a closely guarded piece of intelligence, military analysts have pieced together the highly strategic locations targeted during recent cross-border exchanges.
The list focuses heavily on crippling Israel’s security infrastructure, leadership centers, defense production, and critical infrastructure:
1. National Leadership & Military Command Nodes
The Kirya (Tel Aviv): The central urban headquarters of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Ministry of Defense.
IDF Central Command Headquarters (Jerusalem): The critical nerve center managing regional defense and field deployments.
2. Air Force Bases & Strike Assets
Nevatim Airbase: Home to Israel’s F-35 lightning II stealth fighter squadrons, vital to offensive long-range missions.
Hatzerim Airbase: A major staging area for tactical fighter jets and flight operations in the south.
Ramat David Airbase: The primary airbase responsible for safeguarding the northern skies and conducting localized operations.
Tel Nof Airbase: Host to heavy transport, surveillance, and specialized refueling fleets necessary for long-distance operations.
3. Intelligence & Tracking Infrastructure
Glilot Base (Ramat Hasharon/Tel Aviv): The premier hub for IDF Intelligence Unit 8200 and Mossad operations.
Mount Hermon Intelligence Electronic Warfare Station: A heavily fortified radar and interception asset monitoring long-range ballistic and drone movements from the east.
4. Critical National Infrastructure
The Dimona Nuclear Research Center (Negev): A symbol of Israel’s strategic deterrence and nuclear infrastructure.
Haifa Port & Energy Terminals: The economic and logistical throat of northern shipping and container transport.
The Leviathan / Tamar Natural Gas Rigs (Mediterranean): Offshore energy hubs vital to the continuity of Israel’s national power grid.
5. Defense Production Centers
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Complex (Haifa Bay/Kiryat Motzkin)
Singled out as the only defense industrial complex, targeted to stop the mass production of Iron Dome and David’s Sling interceptors.
IRGC-linked sources suggest that strikes on these essential nodes would aim to cause long-term disruption to national stability.
While these lists are largely seen as a deterrent tool, they reflect the ongoing heightened tensions and the specific types of strategic vulnerabilities that the IRGC monitors within the framework of the current regional conflict
