Iranian hypersonic missiles bypassed THAAD missile defense system, struck central Israel: media reports
By: Global Times | Published: Mar 06, 2026 02:26 PM
According to IRNA, citing a statement from the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Thursday, Iranian hypersonic missiles and advanced unmanned aerial vehicles bypassed the US-made THAAD missile defense system and struck Israel including Israeli defense ministry building and Ben Gurion Airport. According to the Times of Israel, Iran launched eight volleys of ballistic missiles at Israel on Thursday, sending millions running to bomb shelters.