Iran Launches Missiles at Israel; Defenses Intercept
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- Iran launched a new wave of missiles toward Israel on 2 March 2026, with the launches identified by the Israeli military
- Israeli defenses intercepted the incoming Iranian missiles, with interceptions observed over Israeli airspace
Why it matters: Iran launched missiles directly at Israel and Israeli defenses engaged the incoming barrage, with the Israeli military publicly confirming the attack originated from Iran. The exchange marks an open, acknowledged direct-fire episode between the two countries, with no ambiguity about who fired first.
