However, the photos show that several large missiles were downed over a desert area.

Iran launched a major missile attack against Israel in April, using drones and older missiles. However, the attack this month used advanced missiles.

Israel has vowed to retaliate for Iran’s ballistic missile attack.

Israel is currently fighting a two-front war, against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon and the ongoing fight against Hamas, in Gaza.

The regional escalation began with Hamas’ October 7 attack into southern Israel, when Palestinian militants killed some 1200 people, mostly civilians, and took another 250 people hostage.

Some 100 have not yet been released, about 65 of whom are believed to be alive.

with wires