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The iron dome is not used to intercept long range missiles such as ballistic missles used by the Houtis. In these cases, other defence systems such as "hetz" and "THAAD" are used https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_High_Altitude_Area_Defense#:~:text=Terminal%20High%20Altitude%20Area%20Defense%20(THAAD)%2C%20formerly%20Theater%20High,phase%20(descent%20or%20reentry). https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israels-arrow-air-defenses-us-thaad-system-both-failed-to-intercept-houthi-missile-sources-say/
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