The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iranian-air-defense/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iranian air defense | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iranian-air-defense/ 32 32 IDF strike cripples Iran’s missile production, disables air defenses; regime ‘alarmed’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-said-alarmed-as-idf-cripples-its-missile-production-disables-key-air-defenses/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 04:53:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3405843 Strikes reportedly render crucial energy sites vulnerable to future attacks, destroy fuel mixers used to make missiles that were fired at Israel; damage may take years to fix

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]]> Though limited, Israel’s highly successful attack leaves Iran more vulnerable than ever https://www.timesofisrael.com/though-limited-israels-highly-successful-attack-leaves-iran-more-vulnerable-than-ever/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:10:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3405363 With key air defenses disabled and Hezbollah weakened, Tehran knows the IAF could come back for more. That might prompt it to push for the bomb, and Israel to try to stop it

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]]> What Iran and Israel would wield in any long-range air war https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-iran-and-israel-would-wield-in-any-long-range-air-war/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 09:45:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3404953 A look at the enemies' air forces and aerial defense systems as their conflict continues to escalate

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]]> As Israel debates response to Iran, what would both countries wield in an air war? https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israel-debates-response-to-iran-what-would-both-countries-wield-in-an-air-war/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:53:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3271636 Iran, with its outdated air defense systems, would likely aim for occasional success, experts say, while Israel's allies would limit country's exposure to some of the threats

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]]> Gallant to pilots who intercepted Iran’s attack: ‘Our work is only going to increase’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/gallant-to-pilots-who-intercepted-irans-attack-our-work-is-only-going-to-increase/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:20:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3271476 Defense minister says Israel has freedom to do whatever it needs to; experts estimate Iran's obsolete air defense systems no match for IAF in direct attack

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]]> Iran unveils new air defense weaponry amid rising regional tensions https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-unveils-new-air-defense-weaponry-amid-rising-regional-tensions/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:19:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3226406 Iranian news agency says two vehicle-mounted systems will 'significantly' boost capabilities

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]]> Iran unveils new ‘Paveh’ cruise missile that can reach Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-unveils-new-paveh-cruise-missile-that-can-reach-israel/ Sat, 25 Feb 2023 08:34:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2960062&preview=true&preview_id=2960062 Top general says Tehran still wants to kill former US president Trump, Secretary Pompeo to avenge the assassination of Qassem Soleimani

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]]> Iran says it’s likely to send Syria air defenses, after latest alleged Israeli strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-likely-to-send-syria-air-defenses-after-latest-alleged-israeli-strike/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:06:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2959698 State TV says Tehran expected to ship 'radars and defense missiles' to its ally in Damascus; White House warns Russia may supply fighter jets to Iran as their security ties grow

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]]> Iran says it is expanding defense beyond borders, will continue missile program https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-it-is-expanding-defense-beyond-borders-will-continue-missile-program/ Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:07:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2603393 Statement seen as message of deterrence to West, as Europe warns of nuclear deal violations and the likelihood of renewed accord fades

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]]> Netanyahu discusses Iran with Putin after reports of possible S-400 sale https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-discusses-iran-with-putin-after-reports-of-possible-s-400-sale/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:19:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2403439&preview=true&preview_id=2403439 Conversation comes days after Russian ambassador to Tehran said Moscow would have 'no problem' selling it advanced air defense system when arms ban expires later this month

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]]> Russian ambassador says ‘no problem’ selling S-400 to Iran when arms ban expires https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-ambassador-says-no-problem-selling-s-400-to-iran-when-arms-ban-expires/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 14:42:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2401191 Levan Dzhagaryan brushes off threat of US sanctions if Russia provides the Islamic Republic with the advanced air defense system

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]]> Iran says it will strengthen Syria’s air defense system https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-it-will-strengthen-syrias-air-defense-system/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:27:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2343032 Tehran and Damascus say cooperation needed 'to confront pressures by America'; Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes in neighboring country

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]]> Iran’s air defense missiles must be taken seriously, experts say https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-air-defense-missiles-must-be-taken-seriously-experts-say/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:21:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2100252 Tehran's downing of a sophisticated US drone - albeit a large, slow one - shows it knows how to use its missile systems, though it still lags far behind US capabilities

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]]> Israel said worried US may not respond decisively to drone downing https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-worried-us-may-not-respond-decisively-to-drone-downing/ Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:10:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2098069 Officials concerned Iran may be emboldened after Trump appears to dismiss incident as a possible accident; White House invites House, Senate leaders for briefing

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]]> Khamenei says ‘no chance of war,’ but calls for boosting military readiness https://www.timesofisrael.com/khamenei-says-no-chance-of-war-but-calls-for-boosting-military-readiness/ Sun, 02 Sep 2018 14:53:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1918897 Iran's supreme leader stresses that air defense is at 'the front line of confronting the enemies of Iran'

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