Israel - June 16, 2025 Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed a significant tactical breakthrough today, asserting that their use of air-to-air missiles successfully bypassed Israel’s advanced air defense systems. Footage released appears to show air defense systems activating over the Nevatim military base in the Negev desert, but with a critical malfunction — one Israeli interceptor reportedly veered off course and struck its own launcher, causing an explosion. According to The Times of Israel, four ballistic missiles struck central Israel during the same wave of attacks, killing three people and hospitalizing at least 67 others. The strikes caused significant damage to infrastructure and residential areas, and emergency services remain on high alert. The IRGC claims this operation was designed to confuse and exploit weaknesses in Israel’s missile defense network, marking a potential shift in the strategic landscape of the ongoing conflict.