4 h. ago The math behind the war: Can Israel's air defense keep up against Iranian attacks?

There's a specific kind of math that could determine just how much longer the war can go — how many long-range missiles Iran has versus how many missile interceptors Israel has to shoot them down.

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59 h. ago Iran, Israel trade fresh air attacks as Trump weighs US involvement

Iran, Israel trade fresh air attacks as Trump weighs US involvement  Reuters

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3 d. ago Israeli air power reigns over Iran, but needs US for deeper impact

Israeli air power reigns over Iran, but needs US for deeper impact  Reuters

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4 d. ago IDF General: War Will Not End Until Missile, Nuclear Threat Destroyed

Israel will not stop fighting Iran until it has destroyed the Iranian regime’s ballistic missiles and its nuclear facilities, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Operations Directorate chief Maj. Gen. Oded Basiuk said Tuesday. Basiuk spoke as speculation mounted about a possible The post IDF General: War Will Not End Until Missile, Nuclear Threat Destroyed appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Israeli defensive capabilities prevented ‘far greater destruction,’ expert says

Iran attacks on Israel continue, though only a portion of ballistic missiles have infiltrated Israel’s layered defense apparatus as Israel takes out Iranian strike capabilities.

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4 d. ago Trump wants a Golden Dome missile defense shield. Is that realistic?

Since last week, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, along with many other targets around the country. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles in response. NPR correspondent Geoff Brumfiel has been watching all of this very closely because Israel's missile defenses have been a focus of the Trump White House. This year, President Trump requested funding from Congress for a "Golden Dome for America" — a missile defense system that would protect all of the United States. The idea comes from Israel's Iron Dome — a network of interceptor missiles stationed at points across the country. Iron Dome and related Israeli air defenses don't get every missile fired — including some launched in the past few days by Iran — but the Israeli military says it has intercepted thousands of rockets since it was built. Trying to get that kind of protection for America, though, might be a very different matter. Read more of science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel's reporting on this topic and fin...

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4 d. ago Israel claims control of Iran's skies, but Tehran is still hitting back

Israel says it has largely knocked out Iran's air defenses. In contrast, Israel still has strong air defenses in place, though some Iranian missiles are breaking through with lethal results.

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4 d. ago Israel claims control of Iran's skies, but Tehran is managing to hit back

Israel says it has largely knocked out Iran's air defenses. In contrast, Israel still has strong air defenses in place, though some Iranian missiles are breaking through with lethal results.

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4 d. ago How Tough Is Iran? A String of Military Losses Raises Questions.

Iran is often portrayed as one of the world’s most dangerous actors, but with its attacks on Iranian defenses, nuclear sites and proxy militias, Israel has exposed a compromised and weakened adversary.

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4 d. ago Israel activates 'Barak Magen' aerial defenses for system's first ever interception

The Israeli military's new "Barak Magen" air defense system intercepted eight Iranian drones after launching from a naval ship on Sunday night.

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4 d. ago Israel's Leaders, Defiant, Visit Damaged Buildings, Air Bases

Israeli leaders struck a tone of defiance Monday as they visited apartment buildings that had been hit by Iranian missiles -- and air force bases preparing for missions against Iranian regime targets in Tehran. The post Israel’s Leaders, Defiant, Visit Damaged Buildings, Air Bases appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Israel Breaks Record with Strike on Airfield in Northeast Iran, 1400 Miles Away

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) broke its own distance record on Sunday with a strike on a refueling plane at the airfield at Mashhad in northeast Iran, at a distance of 2,300 kilometers (over 1,400 miles) from Israel. The Israel Defense The post Israel Breaks Record with Strike on Airfield in Northeast Iran, 1400 Miles Away appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago UK Deploys Royal Air Force Fighter Jets to Middle East Amid Israel

British Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has deployed additional Royal Air Force (RAF) jets to the Middle East amidst the conflict between Iran and Israel, while urging for de-escalation. The post UK Deploys Royal Air Force Fighter Jets to Middle East Amid Israel-Iran Conflict appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Israel and Iran trade more deadly strikes in third day of escalating conflict

At least ten people were killed in Israel overnight, after multiple Iranian missiles evaded the country's advanced defense systems. Explosions rocked Tehran, but casualties weren't immediately clear.

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6 d. ago Israel Issues Warnings to Iranian Civilians; Iran Targets Israeli Civilians

Israel has begun issuing warnings, in Farsi, to Iranian civilians living near weapons factories and other targets of Israeli Air Force (IAF) attacks. The post Israel Issues Warnings to Iranian Civilians; Iran Targets Israeli Civilians appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Israel Strikes Iranian Soldiers, in Iran, Launching Missile Toward Israel

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted an airstrike Saturday on Iranian soldiers who had launched a ballistic missile towards Israel from western Iran -- showing an expansion of Israel's offensive military capability. The post Israel Strikes Iranian Soldiers, in Iran, Launching Missile Toward Israel appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago US air defense systems, naval destroyer help down Iranian missiles fired at Israel

US air defense systems, naval destroyer help down Iranian missiles fired at Israel  The Times of Israel

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7 d. ago Radical Dems: 'War Criminal' Netanyahu Will Drag U.S. into War

Far-left House Democrats are holding little back in their attacks on Israel and its leader for the country’s air strikes on Iran that began Thursday night. The post Radical Dems: ‘War Criminal’ Netanyahu Will Drag U.S. into War appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Iran Fires Back; UPDATE: Fewer than 100 Missiles; 40 Injured In Israel

Iran struck back Friday night after Israel's massive attack earlier in the day, firing a barrage of ballistic missiles. Most were intercepted by Israel's air defenses, but a few were seen making impact in Tel Aviv. The post Iran Fires Back; UPDATE: Fewer than 100 Missiles; 40 Injured In Israel appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Israel strikes Iran killing two top Iranian military leaders

Israel has carried out air strikes in Iran, killing two top Iranian military leaders. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.S. forces were not involved in the attack.

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