Iranian missile barrage targets five Israeli cities, impacts reported across central Israel

An Iranian missile barrage targeted at least five cities in central Israel on Tuesday, with impacts reported across several urban areas, Israeli media said. Yedioth Ahronoth, citing Israel's emergency service, reported impact sites in Ramat Gan and Rosh Ha'ayin, in addition to earlier strikes in Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak, and Ramat Hasharon.

Sirens across Israel

Air raid sirens sounded across wide areas, including Gush Dan, the Coastal Plain, Sharon, Lachish, and Samaria, as well as in the southern city of Eilat. The widespread activation of sirens indicates the scale of the Iranian barrage, which has become a near-daily occurrence since the war began.

Tel Aviv impact

The report said a submunition from a fragmentation missile landed near a house in Tel Aviv but did not detonate, creating a small crater and a blast wave. There were no immediate confirmed reports of casualties.

Conflict context

Regional escalations have continued to rage since Israel and the US launched an offensive against Iran on Feb. 28, killing more than 1,340 people according to Iranian authorities, including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.

Trump's deadline

The missile barrage comes as President Trump has set Tuesday evening as a deadline for Iran to reach a deal, warning that every bridge and power plant in Iran would be "decimated" if no agreement is reached. Trump is weighing whether to escalate strikes or allow more time for negotiations.