Overview

• Since June 13, Iran has launched roughly 400 ballistic missiles at Israel, including Fattah-1 hypersonic missiles that can reach speeds of Mach 13–15 and travel up to 1,400 km.
• Tehran claims the Fattah-1 can evade all regional missile defenses, but analysts say its in-flight maneuverability remains limited during the terminal phase.
• The Israeli military has conducted retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites in response to the ongoing salvos.
• A reported shortage of Arrow anti-ballistic batteries has left gaps in Israel’s missile shield, prompting U.S. deployment of extra interceptors to the region.
• The exchange underscores growing concerns about the operational impact of hypersonic weapons on Middle East security dynamics.