Iran still holds a significant number of advanced missiles, according to Israeli intelligence officials. A senior Israeli intelligence officer told NBC News that only 65% of the missiles launched by Iran in the last 24 hours were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome system—down from a 90% success rate just a day earlier. The decline highlights the growing challenge of intercepting Iran’s faster, more advanced projectiles.
The official, who still receives daily government briefings, revealed that Iran is now using missiles equipped with high-speed capabilities and precision navigation systems. These technologies have reduced Israel’s early warning time from 10–11 minutes to just 6–7 minutes, making interception more difficult and response time shorter. This suggests Iran’s recent missile launches are more advanced than those seen in previous attacks.
More concerning, the officer noted, is the presence of terminal-phase guidance systems in Iran’s latest missiles. These allow them to hit targets with much higher accuracy. “They are using missiles with precision capabilities and speed that leave us with little time to react,” he said.
A regional analyst monitoring Iran’s military activity also warned that despite losses from last week’s Israeli strikes, Iran’s missile stockpile remains large. He stated Iran still has enough long-range, high-tech missiles to continue retaliatory strikes over an extended period. “Some in Israel believe Iran’s response capability has been wiped out—but that’s far from true,” he said.
This revelation adds to regional tension and global concerns, as both Israel and Iran appear prepared for prolonged military engagement. With the Iron Dome under increasing pressure, and Iran showing no signs of holding back, international efforts to de-escalate the situation have become even more urgent.