Here’s How Iran’s INGENIOUS Low-Tech Missiles DESTROYED Israel’s Iron Dome

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The video, from The Jimmy Dore Show, argues that Iran has developed ingenious low-tech methods to effectively counter and even 'destroy' advanced, multi-billion dollar missile defense systems like Israel's Iron Dome and the US Patriot system. The presenter, Jimmy Dore, highlights that Iran's Shahed attack drones, constructed largely from balsa wood and fiberglass with tiny electric motors, are designed to absorb radar waves and fly at extremely low altitudes, making them indistinguishable from birds or static noise to sophisticated sensors. These drones, costing between $20,000 and $50,000, are significantly cheaper than the millions of dollars required for interceptor missiles like the Patriot, creating an unsustainable cost imbalance for defenders. The content features clips from news reports detailing the drones' capabilities, including their 2,000 km range, 50 kg explosive warhead, and erratic flight paths. Dore criticizes the immense military spending on high-tech systems that are vulnerable to such primitive technology, suggesting that Iran is focused on winning wars efficiently rather than perpetuating endless conflicts. He also speculates on Russia potentially supplying Iran with more Shahed drones and makes highly controversial claims about Iran already using hypersonic missiles on Tel Aviv and targeting Israeli leadership.

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