IDF close to destroying half of Iran ballistic missile launchers, 'hundreds' already blown up

Already on Monday, the IDF said it had destroyed 120 Iranian ballistic missile launchers, which it placed at around one-third of the total.

AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October.

AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October.

(photo credit: WANA/REUTERS)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

JUNE 19, 2025 13:17

Updated: JUNE 19, 2025 21:08

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