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Iran Declares Air Dominance Over Israel After Dimona Missile Strike

Senior Iranian military commander Major General Seyed Majid Moosavi declared Iran's missile dominance over Israeli skies, promising new tactics that will leave US and Israeli commanders "dumbfounded." Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated the successful strike on the protected Dimona area signals Israel's skies are defenseless, urging implementation of pre-designed plans. Israeli authorities are investigating how their defenses failed to intercept a ballistic missile that hit Arad, injuring over 100 people including children. The Israeli Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on civilians as a "blatant war crime" and "pure terrorism," while local officials evacuated approximately 150 families from the impacted neighborhood.

Key Points: Iran Claims Israeli Skies Defenseless After Attack

  • Iran declares air dominance over Israel
  • New tactics to 'dumbfound' US-Israel commanders
  • Israel investigates failed missile interception
  • Over 100 injured in Arad and Dimona strike
  • Iranian officials signal new phase of conflict
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Iran claims 'Israeli skies are defenceless' after Dimona attack

Iranian military leaders declare missile dominance over Israel after Dimona strike, as Israel investigates failed interceptions and reports civilian injuries.

"From this moment, I declare the missile dominance of Iran's sons over the skies of the occupied territories. - Major General Seyed Majid Moosavi"

Tehran, March 22

Major General Seyed Majid Moosavi, head of Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force, said on Saturday that Iran now dominates the skies of the occupied territories.

Moosavi said that the upcoming waves of attacks in those skies would leave the US and Israel 'dumbfounded'.

In a post on X, Moosavi said, "From this moment, I declare the missile dominance of Iran's sons over the skies of the occupied territories. The new tactics and launch systems employed in the upcoming waves will leave the American-Zionist commanders dumbfounded. Tonight, the skies over the south of the occupied territories will remain illuminated for hours."

Meanwhile, Speaker of Iranian Parliament, MB Ghalibaf, said that if Israeli skies are defenceless.

In a post on X, he said, "If the Israeli regime fails to intercept the missiles in the highly protected Dimona area, it is operationally a sign of entering a new phase of the battle: Israel's skies are defenseless. As a result, it seems the time has come to implement the next pre-designed plans. Happy Nowruz to the Iranian nation."

Al Jazeera said that the Israeli air force will investigate how Israeli defences failed to intercept a ballistic missile that made a direct impact in the southern city of Arad. It further said that Israeli media, citing the Israeli military, said there were two failed interception attempts.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday held talks with the Mayor of Arad, Yair Maayan and conveyed his prayers for those injured.

Israeli Foreign Ministry said that over 100 people, including children, were injured in the attack.

In a post on X, the Ministry said, "The Iranian regime devastated Arad and Dimona by deliberately striking civilians with missiles. Over 100 people were injured, including children. A blatant war crime. Pure terrorism."

Yair Maayan, the mayor of Arad in southern Israel, said that about 150 families were evacuated from the neighborhood that was hit, as per Al Jazeera.

- ANI

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Priya S
The report of children being injured is heartbreaking 💔. No political goal justifies that. Whatever the conflict, civilians should never be the target. The world needs to speak up for peace.
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Rohit P
Iran making such bold claims feels like posturing. Israel has one of the most advanced air defence systems (Iron Dome). One successful strike doesn't mean the skies are "defenseless". The reality on ground might be different.
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Sarah B
From a strategic perspective, if the missile hit the Dimona area (reported nuclear site), that's a significant security breach for Israel. Iran is sending a clear message about its reach. The geopolitics of West Asia just got more volatile.
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Vikram M
India has good relations with both nations. Our government's balanced stance is crucial. We need energy security from the region, and such conflicts directly impact oil prices and our economy. Hope our diplomacy can play a constructive role.
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Karthik V
While the attack is condemnable, we must also look at the context. The ongoing situation in Gaza cannot be ignored. It's a cycle of violence. The international community has failed to address the root causes. Sad state of affairs.
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Michael C
The technical aspect is interesting. Two failed interception attempts? That's a serious flaw for a system touted as world-class.

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