Israeli military says Iran has launched new barrage of missiles toward country
It says sirens are alerting residents in areas under attack and air defences have been activated.
Summary
The Israeli military has reported a new barrage of missiles launched from Iran, indicating an escalation in regional tensions.
In response, air defense systems have been activated to intercept potential threats, while sirens are alerting residents in the targeted areas.
This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges and the need for robust infrastructure to manage missile threats effectively.
Updates
Update at 09:52 UTC on 2026-03-17
DW News reported Israel claims to have killed Iran's top security chief and the head of the Basij repression unit, while Iran has yet to confirm these reports.
Sources: DW News
Update at 20:58 UTC on 2026-03-17
Reuters World reported Iran's Supreme National Security Council announces the death of Ali Larijani, along with his son and bodyguards, following an Israeli air strike.
Sources: Reuters World
Update at 00:06 UTC on 2026-03-18
CNBC reported Ali Larijani was seen as the right-hand man of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Sources: CNBC
Update at 02:52 UTC on 2026-03-18
CNBC reported Iran has intensified attacks targeting U.S. assets in the Middle East and Israel in apparent retaliation against the killing of Iran's security chief Ali Larijani.
Sources: CNBC
Update at 03:23 UTC on 2026-03-18
DW News reported Iran threatens to respond after the killing of Ali Larijani, head of the Supreme National Security Council.
Sources: DW News
Update at 04:49 UTC on 2026-03-18
EuroNews reported Iran retaliates with missile strikes in response to the assassination of its key security figures.
Sources: EuroNews
Update at 04:49 UTC on 2026-03-18
AP News reported Iran responds with missile strikes following the assassination of its officials by Israel.
Sources: AP News
Update at 10:11 UTC on 2026-03-18
EuroNews reported Footage released by the Iranian Red Crescent shows ongoing rescue efforts in east Tehran following devastating strikes.
Sources: EuroNews
Update at 14:21 UTC on 2026-03-18
DW News reported An Israeli military strike killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib, Iran's president said, confirming the latest assassination of a top Iranian official.
Sources: DW News
Update at 16:16 UTC on 2026-03-18
CNBC reported Israel's Defense Forces confirmed the targeted strike on Iran's intelligence minister, escalating tensions in the region.
Sources: CNBC