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Iran strikes Tel Aviv with cluster warheads in retaliation for killing of security chief

Iran launched multiple-warhead missiles with cluster submunitions on Tel Aviv area, killing two civilians and damaging key infrastructure in retaliation for assassination of security chief Ali Larijani.

  • On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched missiles with cluster warheads at Tel Aviv in retaliation for Ali Larijani, a senior policy adviser to the late Supreme Leader, killed on Tuesday.
  • Iran confirmed the killing of Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief, in an Israeli strike, and announced retaliation on Tuesday, as his death was a major blow to Iran's leadership.
  • Footage from the Associated Press captured missiles releasing cluster bomblets, and damage from bomblets was reported at multiple sites including the Savidor Central railway station, Tel Aviv.
  • Magen David Adom confirmed the fatalities, which included Yaron and Ilana Moshe, an elderly couple in their 70s killed in Ramat Gan, raising Israel's missile death toll to 14.
  • With continued missile and drone strikes across the region, Iran's actions are part of a broader conflict that has pushed oil prices up around 45% and disrupted Middle East airspace, prompting IAEA calls for restraint.
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The war between Iran, Israel, and the United States shows no signs of abating. Meanwhile, Iran has launched its 66th round of missile attacks against Israel. The rapid missile attacks were carried out at night towards Iran. Iran has also released a video of the missile launches.

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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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