Iran’s IRGC has launched a fresh wave of missile strikes targeting central and southern Israel, including Tel Aviv, and US bases. Israel activated air defence systems while issuing emergency alerts, as tensions in the escalating US–Iran–Israel conflict continue to intensify.

Tehran [Iran], March 20: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its latest wave of strikes targeted areas in central and southern Israel, including Tel Aviv, as well as US military bases across the region, Al Jazeera reported, citing the IRGC-linked Fars news agency.

IDF confirms missile launches

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that missiles were launched from Iran towards Israeli territory, prompting the activation of air defence systems to intercept the incoming threats.

In a post shared on X, the IDF said on Friday, "The IDF has identified that a short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. The defence systems are operating to intercept the threat."