Israel’s air defenses---a multi-layered system that includes the famed Iron Dome---are among the best in the world and the most battle-tested, but even so they aren't completely impenetrable, Israeli officials and air-defense experts say.

The Iron Dome is designed to protect Israeli citizens by launching guided missiles to intercept incoming rockets and other short-range threats in mid-air.

The IDF has established an open aerial corridor to Tehran, striking at the heart of Iran’s nuclear program, missile production and military leadership. And not a moment too soon. Analysis.

The Navy is sending the USS Thomas Hudner to bolster air defense systems in the region as fighting between Israel and Iran continues.

LE BOURGET—Israel says it used the naval Barak Magen and the long-range air defense interceptor during its conflict with Iran, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement.

Aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued overnight into Monday, marking a fourth day of strikes following Israel's Friday attack. That surprise strike hit the heart of Iran's nuclear program, killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials.

House Republicans formed a Golden Dome Caucus to advance President Donald Trump's $175 billion missile defense shield to protect against advanced missiles from adversaries.

"I've reported here for nearly seven years and have never seen such an attack against an Israeli city," the journalist said while reporting on the ongoing battle between Israel and Iran.