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Iran resumes missile fire on Israel after brief lull — three attacks since midnight, sirens near Jerusalem and southern Israel

2026-03-20 · 06:30 UTC·Jerusalem, Israel; Dimona, Negev, Israel; Central Israel

Iran launched at least 9 ballistic missile salvos at Israel during Day 21 — an unprecedented tempo targeting Jerusalem, central Israel, southern Israel, the Negev Desert (including Dimona nuclear site area), and northern Israel simultaneously. A cluster bomb warhead struck Rehovot (2 lightly wounded). Missile debris hit the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem Old City, 400m from Western Wall and Al-Aqsa. Rapid-fire consecutive salvos throughout the day designed to saturate Iron Dome. Most intercepted or struck open areas.

Iran renewed ballistic missile fire at Israel during the morning of Day 21 (Friday, March 20) after a brief lull, bringing the total to three Iranian missile attacks at Israel since midnight. The Times of Israel liveblog reported: - A second missile attack of the morning triggered sirens near Jerusalem and in parts of southern Israel. No injuries or direct impacts were reported following this attack. - A new ballistic missile launch was subsequently detected by the IDF, targeting central Israel and the Jerusalem area; sirens were expected in the coming minutes. Iran has sustained a continuous campaign of ballistic missile fire at Israel since Day 1, though the daily salvo count has decreased from a peak of 11+ on Day 20. The morning attacks come on Nowruz (Persian New Year) and Eid al-Fitr, with the IDF having struck Tehran in the early hours of Day 21. The IRGC spokesman separately claimed Iran is 'producing missiles even during war conditions,' rebuffing Netanyahu's assertion of eliminated missile capability.

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Actor responses

IRGCSUPPORTINGMILITARY

IRGC continued ballistic missile fire at Israel on Day 21 morning — three attacks since midnight, targeting Jerusalem area and central Israel. No claims of specific targets.

IDFOPPOSINGMILITARY

IDF confirmed three Iranian missile attacks since midnight on Day 21. Intercepted second morning salvo near Jerusalem and southern Israel; no injuries or direct impacts. New launch detected, sirens expected.

Sources

T1Times of Israel liveblog (March 20)95% reliability