Iran War LIVE Updates March 15 – 2026: Missiles Trigger Sirens, Democrats Condemn

A new wave of missiles launched by Iran targeted Tel Aviv, with most projectiles intercepted by Israeli air defence systems. However, falling shrapnel injured at least three people, and damage was reported in several communities across central Israel. 

According to Al Jazeera, large fires and plumes of smoke were seen in parts of the country following the attack. Correspondent Nida Ibrahim monitored the developments from Huwara in the occupied West Bank.

Samir Puri says the latest US strike on Isfahan suggests the Donald Trump administration’s strategy in the war with Iran is largely aimed at the “maximum destruction” of Iran’s industrial and military capabilities.

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Puri said such attacks may be seen as strategically necessary by Israel, but warned it remains unclear what political outcome the United States hopes to achieve.

He added that prolonged strikes on Iranian infrastructure could further destabilise regional security, particularly for Gulf states and the vital Strait of Hormuz, if Iran emerges from the conflict “bloody but unbowed.”

The Israel Defense Forces says it has destroyed command centres of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Forces in Beirut during strikes on Saturday.

In a statement, the Israeli military also said it targeted several Hezbollah launch sites in the Al-Qatrani area of southern Lebanon.

According to reports, Israeli attacks have killed at least 826 people in Lebanon since the US-Israeli assault on Iran began on February 28, as the conflict continues to spread across the region.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed to “pursue and kill” Benjamin Netanyahu as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.

In a statement, the IRGC said, “If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him with full force.” The remarks come amid speculation on social media about Netanyahu’s whereabouts after he has not appeared publicly for several days.

The Iranian Space Research Centre has reportedly been destroyed in a strike

Switzerland has refused two requests from the United States to allow military overflights connected to the ongoing war involving Iran, citing its long-standing neutrality under international law.

In a statement, the Swiss government said the rejected requests involved reconnaissance flights scheduled for March 15. However, it approved a maintenance flight and two transport aircraft requests on Saturday.

Authorities said Swiss neutrality laws prohibit military overflights related to an active conflict, including the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, while humanitarian or medical flights remain permitted. Switzerland has been internationally recognised as a neutral state since 1815.

Qatar Airways has resumed limited flight operations to and from Doha as tensions continue across West Asia.

The airline said select flights have restarted to several international destinations, including Delhi, Mumbai, Istanbul, Dhaka, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, New York City, Jeddah, Cairo, Madrid, Hong Kong, London, Casablanca, Rome and Paris.

The airline clarified that the flights are limited operations aimed at assisting passengers affected by disruptions in the Gulf region and do not indicate a full resumption of regular commercial services.

Israel's military said it began a broad wave of strikes on western Iran on Sunday.

"A short while ago, the IDF began a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting the infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in western Iran," the army said in a statement.

There have been more raids in the central Iranian city during the early hours of this morning.

Videos and images, verified by Al Jazeera, show clouds of thick smoke rising over Isfahan as dawn broke. One clip shows jets flying low.

• United States and Israel continue air attacks across Isfahan Province in Iran, where at least 15 people have been reported killed in the latest strikes.

• Iran has launched multiple missile barrages at Israel and claims attacks on US bases in Iraq and Kuwait.

• The Israeli Defense Forces say they destroyed command centres of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Forces in Beirut, and targeted launch sites in southern Lebanon.

• Iranian missile strikes caused fires and damage in Tel Aviv, with at least three people injured by falling debris.

• More than 150 health facilities across Iran have reportedly been damaged in US-Israeli strikes, according to Iranian media.

• Iran’s Health Ministry says the conflict has killed 202 children and 223 women, including three pregnant mothers, since the war began.

• Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, says Kyiv is ready to help Middle Eastern countries counter Iranian drones in exchange for funding and technology cooperation.

• Saudi Arabia says it intercepted four drones over Riyadh, amid ongoing missile and drone threats across the Gulf.

• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims it launched 10 missiles and drones at the Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, where US forces are stationed.

• Authorities in West Azerbaijan Province say 20 people have been arrested for allegedly spying for Israel and providing military location data.

Stay with VoM News for continuous updates on the escalating Middle East conflict.

At least 153 health facilities across Iran have been damaged by strikes attributed to the United States and Israel, according to Tasnim News Agency.

The report said 56 comprehensive health service centres were among the damaged facilities. Medical universities were also affected, with Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences reporting 42 damaged units, followed by 19 units in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.

According to Tasnim, 10 people were killed and 248 others were treated and discharged following the incidents. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces said it has begun a “wide-scale wave of strikes” targeting infrastructure in western Iran.

The Israeli Home Front Command says it has detected rocket and missile fire heading towards the southern parts of the country and is urging people to take shelter.

We will bring you more on this breaking story as details emerge. AL JAZEERA 

The Saudi Ministry of Defense says it has intercepted and destroyed 10 drones in the Riyadh and eastern regions.

The statement came an hour after it announced destroying two other drones in the east of the country.

Earlier, the ministry said it had destroyed seven drones in the Riyadh and eastern regions. Al Jazeera 

Fire breaks out in central Israel after Iranian missile barrage

A fire broke out in the central Israeli city of Ramla after debris from interceptor missiles fell during the interception of an Iranian missile barrage, according to Israeli Army Radio.

The military said most of the missiles launched from Iran were successfully intercepted, while some projectiles landed in open areas. No casualties were reported following the incident. 

The United States Department of Defense has identified six service members killed in a refuelling aircraft crash in Iraq.

The victims include John A Klinner, Ariana G Savino, Ashley B Pruitt, Seth R Koval, Curtis J Angst and Tyler H Simmons.

Officials said the crash is under investigation. The incident raises the US death toll in the conflict linked to Iran to at least 13, while about 140 American troops have been wounded, according to the Pentagon.