1161 Iran's 2-Ton Monster Missile Strikes Israel | Khorramshahr Missile Breaks Iron Dome
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1161 Iran's 2-Ton Monster Missile Strikes Israel | Khorramshahr Missile Breaks Iron Dome
7 Mar 2026 Iran launched a retaliatory missile strike against Israel, targeting Ben Gurion airport with a Khorramshahr missile. The US, supporting Israel, is facing depleted missile stockpiles and is seeking emergency funding to replenish them. Iran’s strategy involves a steady pace of missile launches, aiming to exhaust Israel’s defence systems.
Key points
- Iran’s Retaliatory Strike: Iran launched a retaliatory missile strike on Israel, targeting Ben Gurion airport with Kuram Share missiles.
- Israel’s Counterattack: Israel responded with air strikes deep inside Iranian territory and engaged in a relentless exchange of missiles and drones with Iran.
- US Military Preparation: The United States is preparing for a prolonged conflict with Iran, focusing on rebuilding missile stockpiles and increasing weapons production.
- US Military Spending: The US military campaign against Iran may have cost close to $11 billion in the first four days, including $5.7 billion in missile interceptors and $3.4 billion in bombs and strike missiles.
- Weapon Replenishment: The Pentagon is expected to ask Congress for emergency funding to replenish weapons used in the conflict, as critical American stockpiles are under pressure.
- Defence Spending Increase: President Trump proposed a defence budget of $1.5 trillion, around $500 billion more than current levels, and is pressuring defence companies to increase missile production.
- Iran’s Missile Strategy: Iran employs a “drizzle strategy” of launching missiles at a slow but steady pace to deplete Israel’s defence systems.
- Assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei: The assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei on February 28th marked a significant escalation in regional tensions.
- Blue Sparrow Missile: The Blue Sparrow, an advanced air-launched ballistic missile developed by Israel, is believed to have been used in the strike that killed Ayatollah Khamenei.
- Target of the Attack: An underground military bunker located under Iran’s leadership complex in Tehran.
- Purpose of the Bunker: Intended to serve as a command centre for the leader, a secure emergency asset for managing the war.
- Outcome of the Attack: The bunker was dismantled by Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) fighter jets, resulting in the death of the leader before he could utilise it.
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