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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Oliver Holmes

Iranian strikes on Israel: what happened and why did Iran attack?

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets, as seen from Ashkelon.
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets, as seen from Ashkelon. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters

Iran launched high-speed missile barrages at Israel on Tuesday night, Tehran’s largest-ever attack on its regional foe. The strikes, which Iran said were aimed at military bases, were largely thwarted by Israel’s aerial defences with support from its global allies, including the US and the UK.

What did Iran fire?

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