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Israel Iran War · 22 March 2026

Iran's missiles still hit targets, defying Israeli assumptions

Iran's missiles still hit targets, defying Israeli assumptions

Recent developments indicate that the true extent of Iran's military resilience might have been underestimated by Israel. US and Israeli operations have inflicted damage on Iran's missile systems, yet Iran has maintained its offensive, deploying missiles that successfully breached air defenses to impact Israeli areas.  Experts say Iran’s arsenal is not new, but its ability to adapt tactics and sustain operations highlights that its capabilities were not fully neutralised, raising questions about initial strategic assumptions.

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