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US-Israel Strikes Trigger Iran's Hypersonic Counterattack on Tel Aviv

3/6/2026

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On March 6, 2026, the United States and Israel conducted air strikes against Iran.
A Chinese research team led by Liao Longwen published findings in 2026 showing United States missile defense systems struggle against hypersonic weapons.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its hypersonic missiles and drones penetrated the U.S.-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system and struck Tel Aviv, including the Israeli Ministry of Defence.

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On March 6, 2026, the United States and Israel conducted air strikes against Iran.
A Chinese research team led by Liao Longwen published findings in 2026 showing United States missile defense systems struggle against hypersonic weapons.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its hypersonic missiles and drones penetrated the U.S.-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system and struck Tel Aviv, including the Israeli Ministry of Defence.