Trending Now - Iranian Missiles Strike Central Israel; NATO Intercepts Threats in Turkey
WHO:
The Basij militia operates under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and is described as a paramilitary militia composed of volunteers, with estimates suggesting it includes hundreds of thousands of members, with millions more who can be mobilized in an emergency.
President Trump is not mentioned in the articles.
Amnesty International is mentioned as criticizing Iran's use of cluster munitions.
Tal Inbar, a missile expert, is quoted regarding missile defense.
N.R. Jenzen-Jones, a munitions expert, is quoted about the design of the munitions.
WHAT:
On March 9th, 2026, a missile attack resulted in five verified impacts across an area of more than eight miles, with one impact killing two construction workers on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.
The Israeli military confirmed that the missile attack on March 9th, 2026, involved a missile that released its munitions across a seven-mile stretch of northern Tel Aviv and a neighboring suburb, striking a car wash, several residential areas, and a park.
The Israeli military and Home Front Command have urged the public to remain in shelters for several minutes after air raid sirens have ceased, until an all-clear is given.
An Israeli Hermes unmanned aerial vehicle struck Basij checkpoints in Tehran on March 11th, 2026, resulting in the deaths of several members of the Iranian security forces, including personnel from the Basij militia.
Reports indicate that the strikes on Basij checkpoints in Tehran killed dozens of members during overnight airstrikes between March 11th and March 12th, 2026.
On March 5th, 2026, at 10:50 P.M., the cellphones of millions of Israelis in central Israel warned of missile fire from Iran, marking the second launch within half an hour.
A missile dropped 70 bombs over central Israel during the recent attacks.
The Israeli military confirmed that the strikes on Basij checkpoints in Tehran resulted in the deaths of several members of the Iranian security forces, including personnel from the Basij militia.
An Israeli military official stated that about half of all ballistic missiles fired at Israel during the current conflict have been equipped with cluster munitions.
A missile attack on March 9th, 2026, resulted in five verified impacts across an area of more than eight miles.
One missile released its munitions across a seven-mile stretch of northern Tel Aviv and a neighboring suburb, striking a car wash, several residential areas, and a park.
A senior Israeli security official reported that Israel has relied on information from ordinary Iranians to identify targets for strikes inside Iran.
Iran has increasingly outfitted its ballistic missiles with cluster munitions.
Each bomblet carries up to 11 pounds of explosives.
Most Iranian ballistic missiles carry about 24 bomblets; the Khorramshahr can carry up to 80.
A CNN analysis confirmed multiple impacts from two separate attacks spread over areas of seven and eight miles.
One bomblet killed two construction workers on the outskirts of Tel Aviv on March 9th, 2026.
The Israeli military reported five verified impacts from the March 9th missile attack.
Another missile attack struck a seven-mile stretch of northern Tel Aviv and a neighboring suburb.
WHERE:
The strikes targeted Basij checkpoints in Tehran, Iran.
The missile impacts were confirmed to have occurred across the greater Tel Aviv area and in Tehran, Iran.
The missile alert occurred in central Israel, specifically affecting the greater Tel Aviv area.
The attacks occurred in central Israel, specifically around Tel Aviv and its suburbs.
The impact site where two men died was on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.
WHEN:
The Israeli strikes on Basij checkpoints occurred on March 11th, 2026.
The missile alert in central Israel was at 10:50 P.M. on March 5th, 2026, with a second launch occurring within half an hour.
The missile attacks occurred on March 9th, 2026.
The missile alert in central Israel was at 10:50 P.M. on March 5th, 2026.
WHY:
Iran's use of cluster munitions is intended to challenge Israel's air defenses and potentially cause psychological effects on the Israeli population.
The use of such munitions is seen as a method to bypass active missile defense systems.
HOW:
A senior Israeli security official stated that information provided by ordinary Iranians is reviewed and verified before being used operationally for strikes inside Iran.
Information about potential targets was sent to Israeli-operated social media accounts in Persian, which was then verified by Israeli authorities before strikes were carried out.
Information about potential targets was sent to Israeli-operated social media accounts in Persian, which was then verified before strikes were carried out.
Information sent by Iranians on the ground is reviewed and verified by Israeli authorities before being used operationally.
Iranian ballistic missiles are equipped with a cargo warhead that can carry cluster submunitions.
The bomblets are released at high altitude, falling indiscriminately over a wide area.
Israel's Iron Dome air defense system is intended to intercept shorter-range missiles and projectiles, but it struggles with the small size and high-speed descent of the bomblets.
(UPDATED March 13, 2026 13:19 UTC)
On March 9, 2026, a missile attack in northern Tel Aviv resulted in five verified impacts, tragically killing two construction workers on the outskirts of the city. The Israeli military confirmed that the missile released its munitions across a seven-mile stretch, hitting a car wash, several residential areas, and a park, prompting officials to advise the public to stay in shelters for several minutes after air raid sirens stop. Additionally, a senior Israeli security official noted that information from ordinary Iranians is carefully reviewed and verified before being used for operational strikes inside Iran.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 11:07 UTC)
In a significant escalation, Israeli airstrikes targeted Basij checkpoints in Tehran on March 11, resulting in the deaths of dozens of Iranian security personnel, including members of the Basij militia. This paramilitary group, which operates under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is estimated to have hundreds of thousands of active members and millions more who can be mobilized in emergencies. Reports indicate that the information about potential targets was communicated through Israeli-operated social media accounts in Persian and verified by authorities before the strikes were executed.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 09:07 UTC)
On March 5, 2026, millions of Israelis received urgent warnings on their cellphones about missile fire from Iran, marking the second launch in just half an hour, with one missile dropping 70 bombs over central Israel. The Israeli military confirmed that their strikes on Basij checkpoints in Tehran resulted in the deaths of several members of the Iranian security forces, including personnel from the Basij militia. The missile impacts were confirmed across the greater Tel Aviv area and in Tehran, with information about potential targets being sent to Israeli-operated social media accounts in Persian before the strikes were carried out.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 07:14 UTC)
In a significant development, an Israeli military official revealed that about half of the ballistic missiles fired at Israel during the ongoing conflict are equipped with cluster munitions. Last Monday, a missile attack resulted in five verified impacts over an area exceeding eight miles, with one missile dispersing its munitions across a seven-mile stretch in northern Tel Aviv, hitting a car wash, several residential areas, and a park. Additionally, a senior Israeli security official stated that Israel has been utilizing information from ordinary Iranians to identify targets for strikes inside Iran, with this intelligence being reviewed and verified by Israeli authorities before operational use.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 01:27 UTC)
On March 9, 2026, missile attacks in central Israel, particularly around Tel Aviv, resulted in the tragic deaths of two construction workers when a bomblet struck the outskirts of the city. Amnesty International has criticized Iran for its increasing use of cluster munitions in these attacks, which are designed to challenge Israel's air defenses, while experts note that each bomblet can carry up to 11 pounds of explosives and can be released from missiles like the Khorramshahr, which can carry up to 80 of them. The Israeli military confirmed five verified impacts from the March 9 missile attack, highlighting the challenges faced by Israel's Iron Dome defense system against these small, fast-falling munitions.