Mar 25, 2026 - Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel early Wednesday, the latest exchange in the ongoing conflict between the two countries that began intensifying in late February.
Israeli air defenses intercepted most of the incoming projectiles, but some missiles struck central and southern regions, causing limited damage and a small number of injuries, according to Israeli officials and emergency services. No deaths were immediately reported from the latest barrage.
The attack occurred amid a broader war that erupted on Feb. 28 when the United States and Israel conducted airstrikes on multiple sites across Iran. Those strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several senior officials, according to Iranian state media and international reports. Iran has since responded with repeated missile and drone assaults on Israeli targets and other positions in the region.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the missile launches, stating they targeted military sites in Israel in retaliation for ongoing strikes on Iranian territory. Iranian media described the operation as involving multiple-warhead ballistic missiles designed to overwhelm air defenses.
In Israel, air raid sirens sounded across central areas including Tel Aviv and surrounding communities, as well as in the south near Dimona and Arad. Fragments from intercepted missiles and at least one impact caused damage to civilian infrastructure, including buildings and a kindergarten that was empty at the time. Magen David Adom, Israel's emergency medical service, treated several people for light injuries from shrapnel and broken glass. Hospitals reported a handful of additional cases involving anxiety and minor trauma.
The Israeli military said its defense systems, including the Iron Dome and Arrow interceptors, performed effectively, downing the majority of the threats before they reached populated areas. Preliminary assessments indicated minor damage to some facilities but no disruption to critical operations.
The conflict has seen waves of Iranian missile attacks since late February, with Israel and the United States conducting hundreds of airstrikes on Iranian missile production sites, air defenses and other military infrastructure. Casualty figures from the wider fighting remain under review, with Iranian authorities reporting significant losses from the initial and subsequent strikes, while Israeli officials have noted dozens of injuries from missile incidents over recent weeks.
Regional tensions have also affected shipping in the Persian Gulf, with reports of disruptions linked to the hostilities. International monitoring groups continue to track developments in the Strait of Hormuz.
As of Wednesday morning, Israeli officials said they were assessing the situation and preparing responses, while Iranian state television broadcast images of missile launches. No immediate further barrages were reported, though both sides have vowed to continue operations as the conflict enters its fourth week.