Western countries have voiced concern over Iran's satellite launches, warning that the same rocket technology can be used for ballistic missiles, adding that such activities pose a threat to regional and international security.
China's move to deploy Dongfeng-17 (DF-17) hypersonic ballistic missiles at a People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) base close to Taiwan has raised alarm among defence analysts, who believe the weapon could endanger both US forces in the Western Pacific and Taiwan itself, as reported
India successfully test-fired Short-Range Ballistic Missiles--Prithvi-II and Agni-I from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.
Houthi rebels in Yemen fired a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion airport and sank two ships in the Red Sea, escalating attacks to pressure Israel over Gaza. The US accused them of kidnapping sailors, while Israel responded with airstrikes on Yemeni ports, Al Jazeera reported.
A Houthi ballistic missile fired at Israel was likely intercepted, with no injuries reported, the IDF said. Sirens sounded in southern Israel. The Houthis claimed responsibility, citing Beersheba as the target. Attacks resumed after Israel restarted operations in Gaza.
Lieutenant General Zamir stated that Israel, during the operation, struck deep into Iran, setting back its military nuclear program, its ballistic missile capabilities, and eliminating those who led the effort to destroy Israel.
As a ceasefire between Israel and Iran took hold on Tuesday, Israeli officials reported 28 deaths and over 3,000 injuries from 12 days of Iranian missile attacks.
Katz's statement comes after Iran launched two ballistic missiles at Israel after a ceasefire was supposed to come into effect. Both missiles were intercepted.
While speaking to reporters in a pre-recorded press conference on Sunday following the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, Netanyahu pledged not to let Israel get dragged into a "war of attrition" with Iran but emphasised that it does not imply he would end the campaign until all the