Tensions across the Middle East surged dramatically on Saturday night as Iranian state media claimed that up to 150 missiles were launched in a new wave of retaliatory strikes targeting Israel and U.S. military bases in the region.
If confirmed, the scale of the barrage would mark one of the largest coordinated missile assaults since the escalation began — a move analysts say may be designed to overwhelm sophisticated regional air-defence systems through sheer volume.
Both Iran and Israel have been locked in rising hostilities, with the United States maintaining a strong military footprint across key Middle Eastern bases. American facilities in countries including Iraq, Syria, and the Gulf region have previously been placed on high alert amid threats of retaliatory action.
Security experts note that while ballistic missile defence systems deployed by Israel and U.S. forces are highly advanced, no shield is unlimited. Sustained saturation attacks significantly increase the probability that some projectiles could evade interception, potentially leading to damage and casualties.
As of press time, independent verification of the launch figures and confirmed interception details remain unclear. Military officials in the region have yet to provide comprehensive assessments of impacts or defensive outcomes.
However, one signal appears unmistakable: the confrontation is escalating rather than easing, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
Governments across the Middle East are closely monitoring developments as global markets and diplomatic channels brace for possible fallout.
Further updates are expected as official confirmations emerge.
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