Iran’s harder-to-hunt long-range missiles are taking greater toll
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Despite significant damage to Iran's military capabilities from ongoing US and Israeli air strikes, Iran's remaining missile arsenal is being used more effectively. Launched from hard-to-reach bases in eastern Iran, these missiles, including long-range Khorramshahr missiles, have recently struck targets in Israel, including the city of Dimona. While the US estimates a substantial reduction in Iran's offensive capabilities and destruction of missile launchers, Iran has continued attacks around the Gulf, launching thousands of ballistic and cruise missiles. Experts note a recent increase in the effectiveness of these attacks since mid-March, with a higher percentage of missiles reaching their targets, suggesting a shift towards more precise strikes on carefully selected targets.
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AI-ExtractedTargets included the city of Dimona, home to the country’s main nuclear research facility.
More than 1,200 ballistic missiles and at least 3,300 Shahed rudimentary cruise missiles so far.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the regime’s offensive capability has been reduced by 90 per cent.
Strikes last weekend against Israel injured more than 100.
The US and Israel have estimated they have destroyed about two-thirds of Iran’s missile launchers.
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