Israel’s Iron Dome cannot stop Iran’s Kheibar and Sejil ballistic missiles, which fly at Mach 12-16. The defence task falls to the Arrow 3 and Arrow 2 systems, designed for space and high-altitude interception.

<p>Israel’s Iron Dome might not be capable of stopping Iran’s Kheibar and Sejil ballistic missiles, which fly at Mach 12–16. The task of defence falls to the Arrow 3 and Arrow 2 systems, designed for space and high-altitude interception</p>

‘Iran vs Israel’: Can Israel’s Iron Dome stop Iran’s Kheibar and Sejil missiles?

<p>Officials in the United States-led coalition, preparing to counter a potential Iranian attack, have cautioned Israel against a strong response, according to a report on Tuesday (Aug 6).</p>

<p>"Don’t push it," the unnamed officials advised Israel, as reported by Kan news, part of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. "Think carefully before you attack in return. The goal at the end of the day is not to lead to an all-out war."</p>

<p>In April, a significant drone and missile attack from Iran was thwarted by a coalition that reportedly included Israel, the United States, Britain, France, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.</p>

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<p>Iran vowed to take action on Monday, saying that Israel must be "punished" for the death of Hamas militant group leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. This raised concerns that Iran's retaliation may push the already unstable Middle East toward a full-scale conflict.</p>

<p>In addition, Hezbollah, an Iran-backed&nbsp;militant&nbsp;group acting as a proxy, has also vowed to attack Israel from Lebanon after its military chief, Fuad Shukr, was killed in a strike in Beirut last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed US sources, reported that Iran has been moving missile launchers and doing military manoeuvres lately, raising the possibility of an impending strike.</p>

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<p>According to an American&nbsp;official, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris received a briefing on Monday from their national security team, which said that the timing of prospective assaults by Iran and Hezbollah is still unknown. The representative added that nothing is known about "the specifics of such an attack."</p>

<p>President Biden and VP Harris got an update on US military support for Israel's defence against any threats from Iran, the White House reported during a national security meeting on Monday. Along with discussing ways to ease tensions, they also looked at the current ceasefire and hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas.</p>

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<p>Biden and Harris addressed the Monday missile strike on a US military post in Iraq, according to the statement. Washington&nbsp;says it intends to respond "in the manner and place of our choosing."</p>

<p>According to the US State Department, Washington has been pushing other countries to send a message to Iran advising against any more escalation.</p>

<p>“Iran seeks to establish stability in the region, but this will only come with punishing the aggressor and creating deterrence against the adventurism of the Zionist regime,” said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani, adding that action from Tehran was inevitable.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.</em></p>


Officials in the United States-led coalition, preparing to counter a potential Iranian attack, have cautioned Israel against a strong response, according to a report on Tuesday (Aug 6).

Officials in the United States-led coalition, preparing to counter a potential Iranian attack, have cautioned Israel against a strong response, according to a report on Tuesday (Aug 6). "Don’t push it," the unnamed officials advised Israel, as reported by Kan news, part of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. "Think carefully before you attack in return. The goal at the end of the day is not to lead to an all-out war." In April, a significant drone and missile attack from Iran was thwarted by a coalition that reportedly included Israel, the United States, Britain, France, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Foreigners flee Lebanon amid fear of conflict × Iran vowed to take action on Monday, saying that Israel must be "punished" for the death of Hamas militant group leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. This raised concerns that Iran's retaliation may push the already unstable Middle East toward a full-scale conflict. In addition, Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group acting as a proxy, has also vowed to attack Israel from Lebanon after its military chief, Fuad Shukr, was killed in a strike in Beirut last week. The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed US sources, reported that Iran has been moving missile launchers and doing military manoeuvres lately, raising the possibility of an impending strike. Also read: Gaza war: Israel's finance minister orders seizure of $26 million in Palestinian tax funds According to an American official, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris received a briefing on Monday from their national security team, which said that the timing of prospective assaults by Iran and Hezbollah is still unknown. The representative added that nothing is known about "the specifics of such an attack." President Biden and VP Harris got an update on US military support for Israel's defence against any threats from Iran, the White House reported during a national security meeting on Monday. Along with discussing ways to ease tensions, they also looked at the current ceasefire and hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas. Also read: Palestinian officials say eight dead in Israel West Bank raids Biden and Harris addressed the Monday missile strike on a US military post in Iraq, according to the statement. Washington says it intends to respond "in the manner and place of our choosing." According to the US State Department, Washington has been pushing other countries to send a message to Iran advising against any more escalation. “Iran seeks to establish stability in the region, but this will only come with punishing the aggressor and creating deterrence against the adventurism of the Zionist regime,” said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani, adding that action from Tehran was inevitable. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

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<p>Iran's attack on Israel about two weeks after a senior Iranian military official and eight others were killed in a strike on Tehran's consulate in Damascus shook the world this weekend. While Israel will decide upon its course of action in response to Tehran's Sunday attack, it remains unclear if Iran would continue with such attacks inside Israel.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran's attack on Israel: In numbers</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report in the New York Times, Iran launched some 185 drones, 110 surface-to-surface missiles, and 36 cruise missiles at Israel. Most of the launches were from Iran but a small portion came from Iraq and Yemen, according to the officials cited by the US daily.</p>

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<p>Iran reportedly used a cruise missile developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the Paveh 351 that has a range of more than 1,200 miles, according to Fabian Hinz, an expert on Iran’s military at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Berlin.</p>

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<p>The attack during Saturday through early hours of Sunday was the most sophisticated of all attacks faced by Israel since October 7, when Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and killed about 1,200 people. The consequent retaliatory state of war in Gaza has killed more than 33,000 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously, Israel was attacked by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, whose rocket arsenal includes short-range (12 to 25 miles) and somewhat inaccurate 122-milimeter rockets of the Grad family, as well as Syrian-made M-302 rockets with a range of about 100 miles.</p>

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<p>Hamas also has Fajr-5 rockets from Iran and a similar, locally made version of the Fajr-5, both with a range of about 50 miles.</p>

<p>According to IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, Iran also fired 120 ballistic missiles at Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some of the missiles managed to bypass Israel’s defences, hitting the Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel. Hagari said slight damage was caused to infrastructure at Nevatim, but the airbase was running as usual. The IDF also released images showing fighter jets after their return from downing the Iranian drones and cruise missiles.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Iran's attack on Israel about two weeks after a senior Iranian military official and eight others were killed in a strike on Tehran's consulate in Damascus shook the world this weekend.

Iran's attack on Israel about two weeks after a senior Iranian military official and eight others were killed in a strike on Tehran's consulate in Damascus shook the world this weekend. While Israel will decide upon its course of action in response to Tehran's Sunday attack, it remains unclear if Iran would continue with such attacks inside Israel. Iran's attack on Israel: In numbers According to a report in the New York Times, Iran launched some 185 drones, 110 surface-to-surface missiles, and 36 cruise missiles at Israel. Most of the launches were from Iran but a small portion came from Iraq and Yemen, according to the officials cited by the US daily. Also read | Iran-Israel conflict: What it means for India's stake in the region Iran reportedly used a cruise missile developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the Paveh 351 that has a range of more than 1,200 miles, according to Fabian Hinz, an expert on Iran’s military at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Berlin. Also read | Israeli skies ruffled by air defence rockets as Iran launches retaliatory strikes The attack during Saturday through early hours of Sunday was the most sophisticated of all attacks faced by Israel since October 7, when Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel and killed about 1,200 people. The consequent retaliatory state of war in Gaza has killed more than 33,000 people. Previously, Israel was attacked by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, whose rocket arsenal includes short-range (12 to 25 miles) and somewhat inaccurate 122-milimeter rockets of the Grad family, as well as Syrian-made M-302 rockets with a range of about 100 miles. Also watch | Iran attacks Israel | IDF: Over 300 drones and missiles fired, Israel assures of full interceptions × Hamas also has Fajr-5 rockets from Iran and a similar, locally made version of the Fajr-5, both with a range of about 50 miles. According to IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, Iran also fired 120 ballistic missiles at Israel. Some of the missiles managed to bypass Israel’s defences, hitting the Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel. Hagari said slight damage was caused to infrastructure at Nevatim, but the airbase was running as usual. The IDF also released images showing fighter jets after their return from downing the Iranian drones and cruise missiles. (With inputs from agencies)

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‘Iran vs Israel’: Can Israel’s Iron Dome stop Iran’s Kheibar and Sejil missiles?

Israel urged by US, allies to limit response to imminent Iran attack: 'Think carefully before...'

Iran attacks Israel: In numbers, what makes it most sophisticated attack on Israel since Oct 7