Iran-Israel War: A New Era of Direct Confrontation in the Middle East

Iran's response was swift and substantial. Under the codename "Operation True Promise III," Iran launched more than 550 ballistic missiles and drones at Israel. While most were intercepted by Israel's multi-layered defense systems and assistance from the U.S. and other allies, some missiles did penetrate, causing damage in various areas and resulting in 28 fatalities in Israel.