HIGHMILITARY
Iran fires ballistic missile at Eilat — intercepted, no injuries reported
·Eilat, Israel
Iran launched a ballistic missile targeting Eilat in southern Israel. Sirens sounded across Eilat and surrounding areas. IDF confirmed the missile was intercepted with no injuries. This is the third confirmed Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel since midnight UTC March 15, targeting a different front — Eilat is Israel's southern Red Sea port and home to a naval base.
Iran launched a ballistic missile targeting Eilat in southern Israel early on March 15, 2026 (Day 16). Air raid sirens sounded across Eilat and the surrounding Arava region. The IDF detected the ballistic missile launch from Iran and activated air defense; Israeli media reported the missile was intercepted. No injuries were reported. The attack on Eilat is notable for several reasons: it targets Israel's southernmost city on the Red Sea, which is geographically distinct from central Israel and requires a different missile trajectory. Eilat hosts a major naval base and is a key port on the Red Sea adjacent to the Gulf of Aqaba. The targeting of Eilat alongside central Israel on Day 16 suggests Iran is deliberately maintaining pressure across multiple Israeli fronts simultaneously. This is confirmed as the third Iranian ballistic missile wave targeting Israel since midnight UTC on March 15, following the earlier central Israel barrage that caused fires and light injuries in Holon.
Actor responses
IRGC forces launched ballistic missiles at military targets in southern Israel including the Eilat naval base. Iran will continue targeting all Israeli military infrastructure.
IDF activated air defense in response to a ballistic missile launch from Iran targeting the Eilat area. The missile was intercepted. Eilat residents can return to normal activity.