FT: Military briefing – how Israel’s air defences withstood Iran’s missile barrage

Iran launched approximately 180 missiles at Israel, most of which were intercepted by Israeli air defences and U.S. naval destroyers. Initial reports suggest that the attack caused minimal damage and no casualties, highlighting the effectiveness of Israel's air defence system. Iran claimed the strike was in retaliation for the recent assassinations of key leaders. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions and the critical role of advanced defence systems in the region.

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By John Paul Rathbone and Ian Bott in London and Neri Zilber in Tel Aviv

Iran claims success but early Israeli assessment suggests attack caused few hits and no casualties

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