New Delhi, June 24 -- America's intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict has not stopped missile exchanges and defence analysts remain agog with how Israel's 'iron dome' has held up as a shield. It hasn't proven foolproof, but Israel claims it has neutralized over 80% of Iran's projectiles.

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This dome has three layers. The first, which foiled attacks from Gaza and Lebanon, uses relatively cheap interceptors for short-range volleys. But longer-range Iranian missiles have forced the use of its David's Sling and Arrow systems to intercept cruise and ballistic missile onslaughts with interceptors that cost over $1 million a pop.

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