Iron Dome faced a dramatic showdown on Saturday as Iran fired a huge barrage of ballistic missiles directly toward Tel Aviv.
At least 3 people were killed and 15 injured when some of these powerful projectiles struck residential buildings in the city, causing massive damage. The attack was Iran’s way of retaliating against Israel’s Operation Rising Lion — a move that has raised tensions in the region to a whole new level.
The Israeli army said it successfully intercepted most of Iran’s 100+ ballistic and drone attacks, but a few broke through the defenses and hit their targets. The Iron Dome — Israel’s high-tech air defense — is designed to destroy short-range rockets and artillery in the air. It has a success rate of over 90%. But this attack shows that it’s not perfect. Sometimes, a few will sneak through — and this time, it came at a heavy price.
The incident underscores the growing danger of Iran’s ability to launch large attacks and overwhelm Israel’s defenses.
Iran is not a weak actor; it has a powerful arsenal of ballistic and drone technology. The attack signals a dramatic escalation in the conflict and a direct challenge to Israel’s ability to keep its people safe under all conditions.
❗️Missile after missile hits Tel Aviv
Israeli air defense can’t stop the entire barrage
Reports of at least 7 impacts so far https://t.co/f9KDmJkWXr pic.twitter.com/1LeGxtDG4r
— RT (@RT_com) June 13, 2025
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Meanwhile, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities just days earlier killed 78 people and injured more than 320. Iran is framing its attack as revenge. The attack highlights a messy reality: violence often begets more violence.
This showdown underscores a dramatic shift in the Iran-Israel conflict. Iran is sending a clear message — it’s willing to respond directly and forcefully. The attack also shows the world the limits of even the most sophisticated defensive systems.
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