Iran's 370-Missile Barrage Strains Israel's Air Defenses and US Interceptor Stocks
- Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles towards Israel in response to Israeli attacks, causing damage and casualties, with some missiles striking central Tel Aviv and other areas.
- The Iron Dome intercepted many missiles with a success rate of about 90%, but some missiles breached the system, resulting in injuries and fatalities.
- Israel stated that Operation Rising Lion aimed to dismantle Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, amid ongoing attacks from both sides.
- Israel is developing a new laser technology system called Iron Beam for defense, but it is not yet operational, according to Israeli officials.
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Iran’s Missiles Pose the Biggest Threat to Israel – Center for Security Policy
Iran has steadily progressed in its design and production of more sophisticated missiles in recent years. As exchanges of violence between Israel and Iran continue to heat up, a more detailed understanding of Tehran’s missile arsenal has become apparent. Dramatic footage depicting Iran’s ballistic missile barrages against Israel is currently circulating on social media. Tehran has fired nearly 280 ballistic missiles targeting Israel since the Is…
Israel-Iran conflict could last only as long as their missiles hold out
Since Friday, the same dramatic exchange has played out more than a half-dozen times over the skies of Israel: A barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles come streaking in. A flurry of Israeli defensive interceptors rise to knock out most, but not all, of the incoming volley.
What to know about Iran’s missiles and Israel’s air defence system
Since the conflict began on Friday, Iran has launched around 370 ballistic missiles at Israel, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). But what kinds of projectiles are being used—and how robust is Israel’s air defence system against potential waves of retaliatory attacks from Tehran?
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