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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) responded with their advanced multi-layered missile defense systems, including the Iron Dome for short-range threats, David’s Sling for medium-range, and the Aeros system targeting long-range ballistic missiles. These systems effectively intercepted many incoming projectiles. Nevertheless, some missiles penetrated defenses, resulting in at least three fatalities and numerous injuries. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that operations dubbed "Operation True Promise 3" targeted dozens of Israeli military sites, including air bases, radar stations, and missile launchers. Iranian state media suggest more retaliatory strikes are imminent, underscoring the ongoing tit-for-tat.