If the reporting by the Israel National News of Jan. 29 is correct, on that morning a massive explosion at an Iranian military factory was caused not by any American Air Force attack, as some thought, but by a Mossad attack launched from inside of Iran. It appears that the attack was by four relatively small drones. Israel is known for some extremely secretive and very sophisticated efforts to reduce Iran’s military capability. Since almost the beginning of the war, Ukrainian President Zelensky has complained that Israel was not providing military support to Ukraine and, most importantly, no air defenses. If this recent report is correct, Israel has just helped, in spades. This now destroyed factory apparently manufactured the Shahed 136 drones which have caused so much havoc as against the civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. It is far better to destroy the drone manufacturing facility at its known location, a single target, than it is to try and destroy the drones individually; drones likely intended for Russian use. Drones constitute multiple possible targets and can be shot from anywhere to anywhere. If this report is correct, Israel has helped, at great risk to herself, for she relies upon Russia to keep the airspace over Syria available to her so that she can attack her own enemies in this region, Iran included. Harvey A. Epstein, Monument LETTERS POLICY: Letters and guest columns are published on a space-available basis. Please email your submissions to michelle. karas@pikespeaknewspapers.com. The Tribune reserves the right to edit or reject submissions. Letters must have the author’s contact information for verification purposes.