Two killed near Tel Aviv after Iranian missile launches: Israeli medics - Arab News

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March 18, 2026
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Two people were killed near Tel Aviv after Iranian missile launches.

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Two people were killed near Tel Aviv after Iran launched missiles, according to Israeli medics. The strike marks an escalation in direct Iranian military action against Israeli territory, following months of regional tensions. Iran has previously threatened retaliation against Israel over strikes on its nuclear and military facilities. The deaths represent a rare instance of Iranian projectiles causing casualties inside Israel's major population center. Israel's response to the attack is likely to determine the trajectory of the broader conflict between the two nations.

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