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Why Iranian counterattacks rarely hit their target

Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, Iran has fired barrages of ballistic missiles and drones in retaliation. Very few have hit their target. CNN’s Krishna Andavolu explains why. For more deep-dives that break down complex topics, go to CNN Explains on the Watch page or on the CNN app.

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