Middle East
Israeli military identifies missiles launched from Iran, defense systems working to intercept
Sirens sound in south, Lowlands, Jerusalem areas
Yasin Güngör |
21.03.2026 - Update : 21.03.2026
Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel are seen in the sky over Hebron in the West Bank on March 20, 2026. The launched missiles were observed fragmenting into smaller submunitions mid-air, while the Israeli air defense system was activated to intercept and neutralize the incoming projectiles following the attack.
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The Israeli military said Saturday it identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory, with defense systems working to intercept the threat.
The Home Front Command sent emergency instructions to mobile phones in affected areas, urging residents to immediately enter protected shelters and remain there until further notice.
Israeli Channel 12 reported sirens sounding in the south, the Lowlands and the Jerusalem area.
The US-Israeli strikes against Iran began Feb. 28 and have reportedly killed 1,300 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tehran has retaliated with repeated drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf countries hosting US military assets.
