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State-of-the-art air defense systems have not been able to stop some Iranian missiles

The U.S. and Israel say they've depleted most of Iran's missile arsenal, but its weapons — including controversial cluster munitions — are challenging even the most advanced air-defense systems.

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Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.
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