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Breaching the Iron Dome: the Iranian cluster bombs bypassing Israeli air defences
- Iranian missiles with cluster warheads struck central Israel, testing Iron Dome and other defenses.
- Since late February, about 19 missiles with cluster warheads penetrated Israeli airspace.
- Experts say intercepting cluster munitions is harder and may require engaging them before dispersal.
- Cluster munitions disperse dozens of bomblets, creating widespread areas of danger.
- Israel says it has destroyed most launchers while contending that airspace control remains fragile.
- Amnesty International condemned Iran’s use of cluster munitions as a violation of international law.
- The report notes civilian risk from unexploded bomblets after delayed detonation.
- Israel and Iran have been described as waging a broader Middle East conflict via ballistic attacks.
- The strikes have caused injuries and fatalities in multiple Israeli cities including Tel Aviv suburbs.
- The Guardian highlights a potential stockpile strain on interceptor weapons as a possible strategic outcome.
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