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01:52What happens when one of the Middle East's most advanced defense systems
01:57faces a massive missile and drone barrage? On day seven of the Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict,
02:04the skies over Tel Aviv erupted with explosions as Iran launched a powerful new wave of attacks,
02:10this time reportedly using cluster bombs. Sirens screamed across central Israel,
02:16residents rushed into shelters, and the night sky filled with flashes, interceptors,
02:22and falling debris. Late Thursday night into early Friday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,
02:29the IRGC, launched a combined drone and ballistic missile attack targeting central Israel.
02:35Iranian state media called it the 21st wave of Operation True Promise 4. The barrage included
02:42advanced missiles, such as the Qabar Shekin and Qoramshar, powerful long-range weapons capable of
02:49striking deep inside Israel. But what made this attack especially alarming was the reported use
02:55of cluster munition warheads. Air raid sirens echoed across Tel Aviv, as well as nearby cities like
03:03Shoham and Elad. Residents described a terrifying scene. Interceptors from Israel's Iron Dome and
03:10Allied defense systems streaked into the sky, chasing incoming missiles. Witness videos showed
03:16bright flashes from mid-air interceptions, trails of missiles cutting through the darkness,
03:22and bursts in the sky that appeared to scatter multiple smaller explosions, consistent with cluster
03:28sub-munitions spreading over wide areas. While many missiles were intercepted, some impacts still
03:35occurred. Emergency services reported fires in urban areas, debris scattered across streets,
03:42craters, and structural damage in residential zones. Rescue teams rushed to several sites across central
03:48Israel to contain fires and assess damaged buildings. Thankfully, no immediate fatalities were confirmed
03:55from this specific barrage, though earlier strikes during the conflict had already caused civilian
04:01casualties in Tel Aviv. The reported use of cluster munitions has raised serious concern. These weapons
04:08release dozens of smaller sub-munitions, spreading across a large area. In dense cities like Tel Aviv,
04:15that can make them especially dangerous because unexploded bomblets can remain on the ground long after the
04:22attack ends. Even though Iran, Israel, and the United States are not signatories to the international
04:28convention banning cluster munitions, their use in urban environments often sparks humanitarian warnings.
04:35The attack came as the broader conflict intensified. The U.S.-Israel coalition under the operation,
04:42known as Operation Epic Fury, has been striking Iranian military infrastructure, missile launch sites,
04:49and command centers. Those strikes have reportedly killed more than 1,200 people in Iran and destroyed a
04:56large portion of Iran's missile launch capability. But Iran continues to retaliate, and Tel Aviv remains a
05:03primary target. As the war enters its second week, the situation remains extremely volatile. Residents in
05:11Tel Aviv described a night of fear, packed shelters, and constant alerts. Both sides are escalating, and for
05:18now, there are no clear signs of de-escalation. The question now is becoming more urgent with each passing day.
05:25How far will this conflict spread across the region?
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05:46How far will this conflict gain?
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05:49tohere. Learned.
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