US EditionHypersonic Missiles Are Stirring Fears in the Iran-Israel Conflict. Here's Why
- On June 18, 2025, Iran launched two waves of missile attacks, including hypersonic Fattah-1 missiles, hitting Tel Aviv and triggering explosions.
- The attacks followed escalated Israel-Iran conflict marked by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian facilities and prior missile strikes since October 2024.
- Iran's hypersonic missiles, unveiled in 2023 and called 'Israel-striker,' allegedly travel over five times the speed of sound but are less maneuverable than true hypersonics.
- Trump demanded Iran's 'unconditional surrender' on June 17, warned 'Our patience is wearing thin,' and convened a 90-minute National Security Council meeting to review options.
- The missile strikes intensified the six-day conflict, causing casualties on both sides and prompting evacuations and international calls for de-escalation.
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In the midst of speculation about a possible US war entry, Israel and Iran have continued their mutual attacks. Iran reports the use of hypersonic missiles. Israel correspondent Sarah Cohen-Fantl reports from Tel Aviv.
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Iran says hypersonic missiles fired at Israel as Trump demands surrender
Iran said early Wednesday it fired hypersonic missiles at Israel in the latest round of overnight strikes between the archfoes, hours after Donald Trump demanded the Islamic republic's "unconditional surrender".The US president insists Washington has played no part in ally Israel's bombing campaign, but also warned Iran his patience is wearing thin as the conflict...
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