A massive security crisis is unfolding in Israel after the US-made THAAD system failed to intercept an Iranian missile targeting the Dimona nuclear facility on Saturday. An initial inquiry suggests the interception was missed. We break down the world's most advanced defence system and why it failed when it mattered most.


Iran Hits Israel's 'Nuclear Site'| THAAD Fails at Dimona | Israel Orders Probe

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that its air defence systems failed to intercept two Iranian ballistic missiles during overnight attacks on southern Israel, including strikes near Dimona and Arad. The missiles caused injuries and structural damage, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in Israel’s multi-layered missile shield amid the escalating Israel-Iran war.


Israel-Iran War: IDF Says Air Defence Failed to Intercept Two Ballistic Missiles

At least 75 people were wounded and several others reported missing after Iranian missile strikes hit the southern Israeli town of Arad amid the escalating Israel–Iran War. Emergency teams rushed to the impact site as rescue operations continued through damaged residential areas.


Israel-Iran War: 75 People Wounded After Strikes in Arad Town, Several Missing

Iranian ballistic missiles have struck the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad near its main nuclear research center. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.


US-Iran War: Iranian Missiles Target Israel's Arad, Dimona in 'Retaliatory Strikes'

Iranian ballistic missiles have struck the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad near its main nuclear research center. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 


Iran Carries Out 'Retaliatory Strikes' | IDF: Air Defence Systems Failed To Intercept Two Missiles

New satellite images show large-scale construction at Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility in the Negev desert. The site, long suspected of housing Israel’s nuclear weapons program, has sparked fresh global debate over regional security.


Israel-Hamas war: Satellite images reveal expansion at Israel’s Dimona nuclear site in Negev

Israel has been reportedly working to modernise its nuclear weapons systems in recent months and has also upgraded its production facilities in southern Israel amid raging war in Gaza which began after October 7 Hamas attack last year, an event Israel widely described as the biggest existential threat to Jewish people since World War II.

Gaza war: Israel upgraded its Dimona nuclear facility in recent months, says SIPRI report

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