Iran Launches Massive Retaliation Against Israel: 100 Drones & 150 Missiles Fired – Only One Hits
Israel’s Iron Dome and allied forces intercept nearly all strikes as tensions reach boiling point.
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Iran launched a massive retaliatory strike against Israel overnight, firing 100 drones and 150 ballistic missiles—marking the first direct attack from Iranian soil. However, Israel’s advanced Iron Dome defense system, along with support from allies including Jordan and the U.S., successfully intercepted nearly all projectiles, with only one missile reportedly slipping through.
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- 100 drones were deployed first, but Israel and Jordan shot them down before they reached their targets.
- 150 ballistic missiles followed, with 99% intercepted by Israel’s multi-layered air defenses.
- Only one missile hit Israeli territory, causing minor damage and injuring around 40 people, two critically.
- Jordan, which had warned Iran against using its airspace, actively participated in neutralizing the threat.
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Iran’s Vow of Revenge
Iran’s attack was framed as retaliation for Israel’s earlier strikes that killed top IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists. Tehran called Israel’s actions “unprovoked aggression,” but Israel has long accused Iran of arming and funding proxy groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis to wage war indirectly.
Global Reactions & What Comes Next
- The U.S. and European nations are urging de-escalation but reaffirmed support for Israel’s defense.
- Israeli officials are debating their next move—will they strike back harder or seek diplomatic solutions?
- Iran’s attack raises questions about its military capabilities versus Israel’s near-impenetrable defenses.
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