Why Israel Seeks to Curb Iran's Missiles: Understanding Their Threat
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Israel's Urgent Push: Why Iran's Missiles Pose an Existential Threat
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News18•19-02-2026, 13:12
Israel's Urgent Push: Why Iran's Missiles Pose an Existential Threat
•Israel views Iran's missile program as a major threat, pushing the US to curb it, especially as Iran refuses to halt missile development.
•Iran possesses the largest missile arsenal in the Middle East, with thousands of ballistic and cruise missiles capable of reaching Israel and parts of Europe.
•In June 2025, Iranian missiles caused significant damage in Israel, penetrating the Iron Dome, resulting in 33 deaths and $1.5 billion in damage.
•Iran's missile program, developed since the 1980s with foreign technology, is a core defense strategy, now mass-produced domestically.
•Israel seeks to limit Iran's missile range to 300 km and include it in nuclear deals, fearing Iran's advanced and numerous missiles.
