Every 90 Minutes: Iran Hits Israel with Missile Barrages
Iran launched five heavy missile barrages overnight, targeting central Israel in a calculated effort to disrupt the reopening of the education system and economy.
A sleepless night plagued residents across Israel as Iran launched five separate missile barrages, including dozens of projectiles fired since midnight. Early this morning, fire was again directed at central Israel from Lebanon, resulting in no casualties.
Timeline of Today’s Strikes (March 15, 2026):
* 01:15 AM – Eilat & The Arava: Sirens triggered by suspected drone infiltrations and long-range missiles.
* 02:24 AM – Massive Central Barrage: Ballistic missiles targeted the Sharon, Dan, Samaria, Shfela, Lachish, and Jordan Valley regions. Magen David Adom treated two elderly civilians (approx. 80 years old) for injuries caused by shattered glass and smoke inhalation in central Israel.
* 05:34 AM – Central Region: Alerts in the Yarkon, Shfela, and Lachish areas. Four people were treated for minor injuries sustained while running to shelters.
* 06:14 AM – Negev & Dimona: Focused fire toward Beer Sheva and the Dimona area.
* 06:43 AM – Southern Alert: Continued targeting of the Beer Sheva and Negev regions.
* 08:17 AM – Northern Front: Simultaneous fire from Iran and Hezbollah targeted the Golan Heights, the Conflict Line (border), and the Carmel region.
* 11:34 AM – Eilat: Additional sirens in the southernmost city.
* 11:50 AM – Major Mid-Day Barrage: Alerts in Samaria, Shfela, Lachish, Sharon, and the broader Central region.
Security officials emphasize that this Iranian move is far from accidental; it is a well-calculated strategic maneuver. Following the Home Front Command's announcement of eased restrictions and the gradual reopening of the education system, it became clear that Iran would attempt to sabotage the return to routine and force the economy and schools to remain closed.
Early last night, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a sharp threat to Israel, stating that Israeli residents "would not be able to sleep tonight" and that they would attempt to strike a "sensitive Israeli facility in the south."
Throughout the first two weeks of the war, Iran has maintained a strategy of "attrition," often firing sporadic missiles to conserve ammunition for the long term. However, they chose this specific timing to unleash heavier barrages.
Despite earlier plans by Education Minister Yoav Kisch to begin a phased reopening of schools today, the Home Front Command has maintained "Limited Activity" status in most regions due to the frequency of the barrages.
IDF Response: The Israeli Air Force has launched "extensive" retaliatory waves in western Iran over the last few hours, specifically targeting the mobile launchers responsible for these 90-minute intervals.