The Iranian military’s claim that 90% of its missiles hit Israeli targets has raised questions about the effectiveness of Israel’s air defense system. Images from Israel suggest that Iran’s recent attack caused more physical damage than the attack in April.
However, Israeli and U.S. officials have stated that almost all of the ballistic missiles and drones Iran launched in the unprecedented Saturday night attack were intercepted and failed to reach their targets. This highlights the formidable, multi-layered missile defense system deployed by Israel.
Experts say Iran’s attack on Israel was one of the largest ballistic missile strikes in history, but the country’s Iron Dome and array of air defenses still managed to take out most of them. Israel’s aerial defense includes David’s Sling for mid-range missiles, Iron Dome for short-range rockets, and upcoming laser technology.
Despite conflicting claims, a precise assessment of the success or failure of Israel’s defense system requires further investigation. This event has significantly escalated regional tensions and raised concerns about the potential for the conflict to expand into a wider regional war.
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