Iran fired seven missile salvos at Israel overnight Saturday and into Sunday, wounding at least eight people, and continued attacks on countries across the Gulf as the Israel Defense Forces launched a recent wave of “extensive” strikes targeting Iranian regime infrastructure in the country’s west.
An Iranian missile rained cluster bomb munitions across a swath of central Israel, wounding four people. In Bnei Brak, a man in his 60s was moderately hurt after a suspected cluster bomb munition struck an apartment building. In Ramat Gan, a man in his 70s was lightly hurt, and two women, aged 46 and 18, were lightly hurt in Petah Tikvah, according to the Magen David Adom rescue service.
Two people were lightly injured in an earlier attack shortly before noon, two men in their 50s, after a missile carrying a cluster bomb warhead spread submunitions across central Israel. Damage and fires were caused at multiple sites by the cluster munitions. Two people were also lightly injured in Holon, in central Israel, one man in his 80s treated for glass shards and a woman, also in her 80s, for smoke inhalation.
Sunday’s Iranian missile launches targeted central and southern Israel, sending millions running for shelters. Northern Israel has been under continual rocket and drone fire from Hezbollah since March 2, supporting Iran. Footage published by police showed a cluster bomb munition from an Iranian ballistic missile striking central Israel.
Iran has launched multiple ballistic missiles carrying cluster bomb warheads, indiscriminately spreading small bombs across Israel. On Sunday morning, the Health Ministry reported 108 injuries in the past 24 hours, two moderate and 96 good. Nine people were treated for anxiety, some injured running to shelters, including soldiers.
The war, now in its third week, showed few signs of slowing. US President Donald Trump rebuffed efforts to start negotiations and threatened further strikes on a key Iranian oil hub.
Following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader on February 28, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to kill Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating, “If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him with full force.”
Iran’s army said it targeted a police unit and a satellite communications center in Israel with drone strikes, specifically targeting “Lahav 433” and the “Gilat Defense” satellite communications center. There were no reports of impacts.
The Israeli Air Force launched “extensive” airstrikes in western Iran, targeting Iranian regime infrastructure sites.
Saudi Arabia says 10 Iranian drones destroyed over Riyadh
The fighting has spread to Gulf nations. Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates reported fresh Iranian missile attacks on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry said its systems intercepted and destroyed 10 drones over Riyadh and the kingdom’s eastern region. Bahrain has intercepted 125 missiles and 211 drones since the start of the war, and has been affected by strikes on ports, a hotel, a refinery, and a water desalination plant. At least one person has been killed in Bahrain.
The US State Department ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to abandon Oman, citing safety risks. Following an attack on the US embassy in Baghdad, the embassy urged US citizens to leave Iraq immediately, citing threats from Iran-aligned groups.
Iran’s foreign minister denied targeting civilians, stating Tehran is ready to form a committee with neighbors to investigate responsibility for strikes. Gulf countries have called on Iran to cease attacks on their territories, which have damaged energy facilities and residential areas.
Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is in communication with Gulf capitals and would welcome initiatives to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. He also told his French counterpart that countries should avoid escalating the conflict. This came after Trump called on states, including France, to deploy vessels to secure the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked.
Iran arrests 20 for allegedly cooperating with Israel
The war began after an Iranian government crackdown on anti-regime protests, which activist groups say killed thousands. Israel and the United States have repeatedly hoped for regime change. Iran arrested 20 people in northwestern Iran for allegedly attempting to cooperate with Israel, accused of sending location details on military and security assets. Iran frequently arrests people and accuses them of spying without providing evidence.
Israel has launched a new phase of its assault, targeting security checkpoints based on tip-offs from informants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of injuries have been reported as a result of the conflict?
At least eight people have been wounded, with two in moderate condition and 96 in good condition. Nine people have been treated for anxiety, and some injuries occurred while people were running to shelters.
What has been Iran’s response to the strikes against it?
Iran has launched multiple ballistic missiles at Israel, carrying cluster bomb warheads, and has also conducted drone strikes targeting a police unit and a satellite communications center in Israel. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to kill Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
What is the situation in Gulf countries?
Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have reported fresh Iranian missile attacks. Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed 10 Iranian drones. The US State Department has ordered non-emergency government employees to leave Oman, and the US embassy in Baghdad has urged citizens to leave Iraq.
As the conflict enters its third week, what steps might be taken to de-escalate the situation, and what impact could continued fighting have on regional stability?
