Watch: How Iran missile slipped past interceptor rockets to strike target
Times of India
by TOI WORLD DESKMarch 2, 2026
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In a viral video that has sparked international attention, an Iranian missile appeared to outmaneuver multiple interceptor rockets before successfully striking its target near Jerusalem. The footage, reportedly captured from a terrace, shows around 10 interceptors closing in on the incoming missile. A moment of sparks mid-air suggests some form of evasion or disruption, after which the missile resumes its trajectory and hits its intended location. While the exact timing and source of the video remain unverified, social media speculation points to Iran’s Fattah missile system, known for its advanced maneuverability and glide capabilities designed to evade air defense interceptors.
The Fattah missile is part of a broader array of Iranian ballistic missiles that have long posed a challenge to Israel’s air defenses. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has previously boasted about the Fattah’s ability to alter trajectory during its final phase of flight, calling it a potential game-changer in regional defense dynamics. This incident highlights Iran’s growing precision and survivability in missile technology, which has been a focus of their military development over the past two decades. Solid-fuel propulsion systems, coupled with advanced re-entry vehicles and terminal guidance systems, make these missiles harder to intercept and quicker to deploy.
Iran’s missile arsenal is among the largest in the Middle East, with estimates suggesting Tehran possesses over 3,000 ballistic missiles, excluding cruise missile systems. These include short- to medium-range variants like the Fateh, Zolfaghar, and Sejjil, which have varying ranges from 300 km to potentially longer distances if modified. Despite recent strikes that may have damaged parts of Iran’s missile stockpile, analysts agree Tehran retains significant offensive capabilities across the region.
The implications of such a maneuver extend beyond military technology. It underscores Iran’s ability to project power and challenge the dominance of Western-backed air
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Originally published on Times of India on 3/2/2026