DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran claimed on Tuesday that it had created a hypersonic missile capable of traveling at 15 times the speed of sound, adding a new weapon to its arsenal as. Iran has launched hundreds of missiles in its conflict with Israel but faces pressure to conserve its shrinking stockpile of advanced weapons. For many years, Israel’s multilayered air defence system has repelled missile attacks from Hamas and Hezbollah. Two experts explain how Iranian missiles have broken through. Since Israel’s surprise attack against Iranian nuclear facilities and ballistic missile sites, Iran has retaliated with hundreds of missiles and drones launched against major cities. Israel's Iron Dome air-defence system intercepted many of the missiles fired at Tel Aviv during Iran ' s barrage. Iran has used some of its most powerful weapons to unleash a major attack on Israel in response to the killing of senior Hamas, Hezbollah and Revolutionary Guard leaders. Tehran claims to have used the advanced ‘ Haj Qassem ’ missile to bypass Israeli air defences, while Israel strikes back at Iranian nuclear and missile facilities. Israel’s multi-layered defence, including the Iron Dome, Arrow, and David’s Sling, faces scrutiny amid images of damage in Tel Aviv. Its missile stock is depleted, but Iran’s arsenal may still be a threat Experts say it will take years for Tehran to replenish its missile supplies, but it can still terrorize Israel and others. Perhaps the most concerning development in Iran’s arsenal is the Fattah - 1 , a medium-range ballistic missile unveiled in 2023. This missile represents Iran’s first foray into hypersonic technology, a field dominated by global superpowers like the U.S. What Makes Fattah-1 So Dangerous?
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