JERUSALEM — Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. A military spokesman said the launches numbered more than 300 but 99% of them were intercepted.
Calling the outcome "a very significant strategic success," Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said Iran fired 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles and over 120 ballistic missiles. Of those, several ballistic missiles reached Israeli territory, causing minor damage to an air base.
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