The Israeli military said it was the “first time” Iran had used long-range missiles since the United States and Israel began attacking Iran on February 28. “These missiles are not intended to strike Israel. More than 2,000 people have been killed in Iran since the U.S. and Israel began their attacks. ‌In Israel, 15 people have been killed in Iranian strikes since the war started. Late on Saturday (March 21, 2026), Iranian missiles hit the southern Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad, injuring dozens of people, including children, in separate strikes.

Source: The Hindu March 22, 2026 14:14 UTC