The math behind the war: Can Israel's air defense keep up against Iranian attacks?

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Iranian missiles aimed at targets in Israel pass through the sky of Hebron, West Bank on June 18 as Israeli air defense system tries to intercept them.

There's a specific kind of math that could determine just how much longer the war can go — how many long-range missiles Iran has versus how many missile interceptors Israel has to shoot them down.

(Image credit: Mosab Shawer)

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