After the War, Iran Discovered the Launchers We Used but Not the Missiles or Secret Third Component

According to a report by Times of Israel, on Thursday December 18, 2025, Iranian forces recovered some weapon launchers used by Israeli-backed agents during the conflict, but failed to locate the missiles themselves or a mysterious “secret third component,” according to Israeli security officials, raising concerns about unknown weapons remaining on Iranian soil.

The revelation comes as Iran attempts to assess the full extent of the covert ground operation that preceded and accompanied aerial strikes on its nuclear and ballistic missile facilities. Israeli officials indicate that the missing components represent sophisticated technology whose continued presence in Iran could pose security concerns.

Israeli agents operating inside Iran were equipped with a specialized three-piece weapon system designed for precision strikes, according to a senior Israeli security official. The modular design allowed the weapons to be transported and assembled covertly, reducing the risk of detection during infiltration.

The system’s three components apparently served distinct functions, though Israeli officials have declined to specify the exact nature of each piece. The deliberate reference to a “secret third component” suggests capabilities beyond standard launcher and missile technology.

Following the conflict, Iranian security forces conducted extensive searches in areas where Israeli agents had operated. They successfully located and recovered some of the launcher mechanisms, providing Iranian scientists with insight into at least part of the weapon system’s technology.

However, the missiles themselves remain unaccounted for, along with the mysterious third component. “Iran managed to retrieve some of the launchers, but not the missiles or a secret third component,” confirmed an Israeli official familiar with the operation.

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