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Iran Launches 365 Missiles at Israel Amid Rising Tensions

3/22/2026

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Iran's Missile Assault

Since February 28, Iran has launched 365 ballistic missiles at Israel, with 285 entering Israeli airspace.
Iran is adapting its tactics by launching fewer but more frequent missile attacks to exhaust Israeli defenses.
Israel intercepted about 270 missiles, achieving roughly a 90% success rate.
A recent attack killed a couple in Tel Aviv.
Interceptions of cluster munitions pose challenges because bomblets can still cause civilian casualties.

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Israel's Strike Response

Israel conducted a strike near Tehran on Nowruz, prompting responses from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait.
In Dubai, air defense systems intercepted a threat during Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
Bahrain activated sirens.
Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone.
Iran retaliated against energy facilities in the Gulf, prompting Saudi oil officials to warn that prices could reach $180 per barrel by the end of April if the conflict persists.

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Historical Context

The Iran-Iraq War began on September 22, 1980, following Iraq's invasion of Iran, leading to over 1 million casualties and significant regional instability. Iran's post-revolutionary government adopted an anti-Israel stance, yet during the war, covert arms deals with Israel occurred to bolster its military. Today, Iran's missile tactics against Israel reflect ongoing hostilities that threaten regional stability and echo the tensions of the 1980s.

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Iran's Missile Assault

Since February 28, Iran has launched 365 ballistic missiles at Israel, with 285 entering Israeli airspace.
Iran is adapting its tactics by launching fewer but more frequent missile attacks to exhaust Israeli defenses.
Israel intercepted about 270 missiles, achieving roughly a 90% success rate.
A recent attack killed a couple in Tel Aviv.
Interceptions of cluster munitions pose challenges because bomblets can still cause civilian casualties.

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