Iran claims missile breakthrough amid intensifying conflict with Israel
Tehran says new missile tactics bypassed Israeli defenses, killing at least eight; IRGC confirms launch as global leaders urge calm amid spiraling regional violence
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran has claimed that it used a new ballistic missile guidance strategy to successfully penetrate Israel’s multi-layered air defense system during a large-scale strike.
Tehran says the tactic allowed some missiles to bypass interception and hit their intended targets, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which oversaw the attack, stated that the new method confused Israel’s defences—including the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow systems—by causing interceptor missiles to misfire and even target each other.
While Iranian officials withheld technical specifics, state media hailed the strike as a tactical innovation.
The missile barrage came in retaliation for Israel’s sustained airstrikes on Iran since June 13, which have left hundreds dead. Iranian reports say at least eight people were killed and significant damage was inflicted in Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa.
According to defense experts, Iran’s ballistic missiles—reaching descent speeds of over 3,200 km/h—pose a considerable challenge for interception.
For the first time in the current conflict, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted a partial breach in its aerial shield, saying that while 80–90% of incoming missiles were shot down, between 5–10% managed to reach their targets. The Jerusalem Post confirmed the acknowledgement.
The missile war marks a dramatic escalation in hostilities. On June 13, Israel launched a wave of aerial assaults deep inside Iranian territory, targeting both military and civilian sites.
The strikes reportedly killed several senior Iranian commanders, including Amir Ali Hajizadeh, head of the IRGC’s aerospace division. Eyewitness accounts and videos from Tehran and Isfahan described harrowing scenes of panic, smoke, and civilian casualties.
Iran’s Health Ministry has reported at least 224 deaths so far, including a high number of women and children, drawing condemnation from humanitarian groups and growing concern from international powers.
Global reactions have been swift. Russian President Vladimir Putin denounced Israel’s actions as “unprovoked aggression” and urged restraint.
In a surprising diplomatic twist, U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering Putin as a potential mediator between Iran and Israel, a proposal that may reframe the geopolitical landscape in the region.
As both nations prepare for further military engagement, international leaders are calling for immediate de-escalation to prevent a broader regional war that could involve other actors across the Middle East.
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