Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles, including its hypersonic medium-range Fatah-2. in a major attack Its purpose was to strengthen Israel’s air defense on Tuesday.
The attacks hit major Israeli military installations, including Nevatim airbase near Beersheba and Tel Nof airbase, both home to Israeli F-35 fighter jets. Other targets included Hatzerim airbase in the Negev desert and Mossad headquarters in Tel Aviv.
Used for the first time, the Fatah-1’s successor, the Fatah-2, further adds to Iran’s existing military capabilities. According to Iranian officials, it targeted Israel’s Arrow defense system, which was designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles.
How Fatah-2 increases Iran’s firepower:
- Equipped with a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) warhead, which allows the missile to maneuver and glide at speeds between Mach 5 and 20.
- The Fatah-2 has a strike range of 1,500 km, which is slightly more than its predecessor, the Fatah-I.
- Capable of making significant trajectory changes during flight to avoid defense systems.
- Uses a circular solid-fuel engine with a dynamic nozzle for advanced direction control.
- The Fatih-2 re-entry vehicle is equipped with hydrazine fuel for acceleration and maneuverability within the atmosphere.
- While the missile can move outside the Earth’s atmosphere, its aerodynamic control surfaces allow operation within the atmosphere.
After Tuesday’s missile attack, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed that 90 percent of their projectiles successfully hit their targets. However, Both Israel and the United States He said his forces cooperated in intercepting and shooting down most of the missiles fired by Iran.
No injuries were reported in Israel, although one person died in the occupied West Bank, according to local officials. Pictures showed missile debris in Ramallah and officials inspecting a crater in central Israel.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian called the missile attacks a “decisive reply” to Israeli “aggression”. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Called the attack a “big mistake” Warned that Tehran would have to face consequences.
With inputs from Ankit Kumar