In the early hours of Friday, Israel launched a massive and unannounced assault on Iran, citing intelligence that Tehran is dangerously close to developing nuclear weapons. In retaliation, Iran unleashed hundreds of missiles and drones, sparking a full-blown military confrontation that continues to escalate.
So far, over 240 Iranians and at least 24 Israelis have been killed in the crossfire, marking one of the most violent exchanges in recent years.
But what truly shocked military analysts worldwide was Iran’s ability to breach Israel’s state-of-the-art Iron Dome air defense system, long considered one of the most effective in the world.
🔥 How Did Iran Breach the Iron Dome?
Iran’s success lies in a multi-layered attack strategy combining:
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Hypersonic missile technology (Fattah-2)
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Decoy tactics
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Simultaneous missile & drone barrages
These advanced offensive methods managed to overwhelm Israel’s limited interceptor missile supply.
“Israel typically fires two interceptors per incoming missile, but Iran’s sheer volume of firepower quickly exhausted the system,” said a senior defense analyst.
One of Iran’s standout weapons is the Fattah-2 hypersonic missile, equipped with a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV). Traveling at five times the speed of sound, these missiles constantly shift direction mid-flight, making them nearly impossible to track and intercept.
Iran also deployed Hoveyzeh cruise missiles, which fly at low altitudes to evade radar, mimicking unmanned drones. These slow, terrain-hugging projectiles have exposed a critical blind spot in Israel’s early-warning systems.
🧠 Cracks in Israel’s Shield
Despite Israeli claims that the Iron Dome has a 90% success rate, recent events suggest otherwise. Iranian missiles reportedly struck a military intelligence hub and a Mossad planning center, raising serious concerns about Israel’s air defense credibility.
“This isn't just a physical breach—this is a psychological strike at the heart of Israeli defense doctrine,” experts warn.
Israel’s Iron Dome was first activated in 2011 but began development after the 2006 Hezbollah rocket attacks. While effective against short-range threats, its limitations are now under intense global scrutiny.
This unprecedented level of conflict—and Iran’s shocking demonstration of tactical sophistication—has shifted the balance in the Middle East. The world watches as two of the region's most powerful forces edge closer to all-out war.
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