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Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 14:11 IST
Footage circulating online shows Tel Aviv is facing a serious threat, with civilians rushing to shelters as the attacks continue.
Israeli security checks the damage to cars after a rocket strike in Holon, Israel, on March 15, 2026. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP) /
Israel has come under heavy missile fire from Iran and Iran-backed forces, with some projectiles reaching central parts of the country. A ballistic missile reportedly struck Tel Aviv after Iran launched a salvo targeting central Israel.
Air defence systems challenged
According to reports, waves of Iranian missiles have been fired towards Israel, raising questions about the effectiveness of the country’s air defence systems.
Tel Aviv’s skyline filled with thick black smoke as fires burned after Iranian missiles slipped past air defences. Additional impacts were reported in Netanya and Petah Tikva, raising fears across central Israel.
🚨 BREAKING — Israel/Iran:Reports claim waves of Iranian missiles are striking Israel, challenging the effectiveness of its air defense systems. ⚠️ Footage circulating online suggests Tel Aviv is under intense threat, with civilians seeking shelter. pic.twitter.com/9Xd6SksdaQ— Iran TV (@QBC_QBC) March 15, 2026
Footage circulating online shows Tel Aviv is facing a serious threat, with civilians rushing to shelters as the attacks continue.
Iran’s missile stockpile had earlier been reported to be half depleted. However, the latest strikes indicate that the remaining missiles are still capable of reaching Israeli targets.
Drone strike sparks fire at Erbil refinery
In a separate development, a drone strike caused a fire at the Lanaz refinery in the city of Erbil in northern Iraq on Saturday. Authorities suspended operations at the facility following the attack.
A drone attacked an oil refinery in Erbil — ReutersAs a result of the strike, a fire broke out at the Lanaz refinery, and the facility’s operations were suspended.
Additionally, multiple attacks on American bases have occurred in several countries in the Persian Gulf:… pic.twitter.com/c309cdProw
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 15, 2026
Videos shared online showed large flames and thick black smoke rising from the refinery site. Officials from the Kurdistan Region’s ministry of natural resources told Reuters early on Sunday that the fire had been contained, but refinery operations remain suspended.
First Published:
March 15, 2026, 10:27 IST
News world Panic In Israel As Iranian Missiles Slip Past Air Defences; Iraq's Erbil Refinery Ablaze In Strikes
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