Air raid sirens were activated across several parts of Israel after Iranian ballistic missiles were detected and launched toward the country, marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran, which is now entering its third week since it began on February 28.
The missile launches reportedly occurred in multiple waves beginning around 2:30 a.m. local time, with alerts sounding across central Israel including areas near Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Holon, Ramla and Shoham.
Emergency services responded to several incidents involving falling shrapnel and interceptor debris, which caused minor damage and fires in buildings, vehicles and open areas. According to Magen David Adom, at least two people — an elderly man and woman — were lightly injured in Holon.
Israel activates multi-layered missile defense
Israel’s air defense network, including Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow missile defense system, intercepted most of the incoming missiles, according to initial reports.
However, some debris and partial impacts triggered fires in Tel Aviv, Holon and Ramla, with emergency teams deployed across affected areas.
Reports also suggested that some Iranian missiles may have used cluster-type warheads, designed to spread fragments across a wider area in an attempt to overwhelm interception systems.
Strikes earlier targeted Iranian sites
The missile barrage followed heavy US–Israeli airstrikes earlier in the day targeting multiple sites in Iran, including military infrastructure and industrial facilities in Isfahan, according to reports from Iranian media.
Those strikes reportedly hit military installations linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as well as industrial areas suspected of supporting Iran’s missile and defense programs.
Rising pressure on air defenses
Officials and analysts have warned that the sustained missile exchanges are placing increasing strain on Israel’s interceptor supplies, even as production and resupply efforts continue.
The latest developments highlight the widening regional escalation as both sides continue to exchange strikes across the Middle East.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops.