Just after 10 p.m. on Sunday, Tehran's skyline was pierced by bright flares as the capital's air defense systems engaged incoming missiles launched by the Israeli army. According to Israeli military statements, the targets were "military sites" inside the city.
Local reports describe streaks of light and thunderous booms echoing across Tehran, highlighting sharp regional tensions.
Tehran's layered air defense network – from radars to surface-to-air missiles – appears to have intercepted the projectiles before they could reach their intended destinations.
This latest exchange between Iran and Israel adds another chapter to a broader cycle of strikes and counterstrikes, underscoring how swiftly military confrontations can escalate.
Analysts will be watching closely to see how this incident influences regional security dynamics and global policy discussions in the days ahead.
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CMG exclusive: Tehran's air defense system intercepts Israeli strikes
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