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Home / Middle East / Iran attack tests limits of US-Backed Israeli air defenses
Middle East, Iran

April 13, 2024

Iran attack tests limits of US-Backed Israeli air defenses

The attack drones and cruise missiles “are likely part of a coordinated multi-phase response in an attempt to overwhelm and confuse Israeli air defenses,” said Michael DiMino, a former CIA analyst and current fellow at Defense Priorities. Iranian state media said the country had also fired ballistic missiles, which may be far more powerful and fly in a high arc before hitting their targets.

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