Israel's air defense system is renowned across the world. Its capabilities are frequently discussed globally, and its advanced technological systems are often cited as examples of modern warfare excellence. Israel’s air defense has repeatedly proven its strength. However, in the ongoing conflict with Iran, these systems appear to be failing. Iranian missiles seem to be successfully evading Israel’s key defense technologies, such as the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow systems, leaving many observers shocked.
Israel had initiated airstrikes on Iran, stating that Iran is just steps away from developing nuclear weapons, which would pose an existential threat to Israel. In retaliation, Iran has launched a series of attacks. Between June 19 and now, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has attacked Israel 13 times under "Operation True Promise." These attacks have effectively bypassed Israel’s sophisticated air defense, showcasing Iran’s tactical success. According to Iranian news agency Tasnim, Iran conducts attacks both day and night, without following a fixed schedule, making it difficult for Israel to maintain consistent defensive measures.
Iran is also using decoy attacks—fake assaults intended to confuse Israel’s defense systems. As a result, Israel often activates its costly air defense mechanisms in response to non-lethal or dummy threats. This tactic is placing a heavy financial and operational burden on Israel. Reports suggest that Israel’s defense systems may only be able to withstand such pressure for the next 10 to 12 days.
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Iran is using a range of weaponry in its attacks, including ballistic missiles and suicide drones. These are being deployed systematically to confuse and overwhelm Israel’s defense grid. The variability and unpredictability of the missile types make it difficult for Israel to identify and neutralize threats effectively. Iranian forces continue to target different regions of Israel, from north to south, creating widespread confusion.
Iran is reportedly attacking with precision, targeting military bases, oil refineries, and critical infrastructure. The country seems to have detailed knowledge and lists of strategic Israeli targets. What’s more surprising is that Iran has now begun to use long-range missiles that it had never publicly showcased before, catching Israel off guard and further intensifying the threat.