Iran Launches Missile Attack on Israel in Retaliation for Larijani’s Death

Iran launched a missile attack on central Israel overnight on Tuesday, March 18, 2026, stating it was in “revenge” for the assassination of its security chief, Ali Larijani. The attack utilized multiple-warhead cluster missiles, reportedly killing two people in the Ramat Gan area near Tel Aviv and causing property damage, including at a Tel Aviv train station .

Escalation of Tensions

This attack follows a period of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with Israel having conducted air strikes that killed Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and a close confidant of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on February 28th , and Gholamreza Soleimani, head of the Basij paramilitary force. Funerals for Larijani and Soleimani were held in Tehran on Wednesday .

Details of the Attack

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was to avenge “the blood of martyr Dr. Ali Larijani and his companions” . The use of cluster munitions, designed to evade defense systems, caused “a lot of alarm” according to reports from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank . Further strikes were reported targeting Tel Aviv and Netanya .

International Response

The situation remains highly volatile, with ongoing concerns about further escalation. Reports indicate that Iran is allowing more ships through the Strait of Hormuz , though the implications of this are still unfolding. Further updates are expected as the situation develops .