Iran's missile program highlighted amid Israel tensions

thehindu.com September 4, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC

Iran's missile program is under scrutiny amid rising tensions with Israel, particularly following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. In April, Iran launched a significant missile and drone attack on Israel, deploying 170 drones and 120 ballistic missiles, but many were intercepted or failed. Experts suggest Iran's missiles may serve more as terror weapons than for precise military operations, raising questions about their effectiveness.


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