Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:10pm on 18 Mar 2026,Wednesday International
Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks targeting central Israel, including densely populated areas, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict. Explosions were reported as Israeli air defense systems intercepted several incoming projectiles, though some caused damage and casualties. The strikes come in retaliation for recent Israeli attacks that killed top Iranian leaders, including Ali Larijani and reportedly Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. Tensions continue to surge across the Middle East, with repeated cross-border strikes, rising civilian impact, and fears of a wider regional war intensifying. (PC: Times Now)
