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Unlike a more symbolic assault in April, where Iranian forces deployed ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones that Israeli air defenses effectively intercepted, the latest act escalated tensions rapidly. The Israeli defenses were put to a more rigorous test this time, as hundreds of missiles targeted key installations, including the Nevatim Air Base and Tel Nof Airbase, believed to house some of Israel's undeclared nuclear arsenal.