Tel Aviv, Israel – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has dramatically escalated its missile campaign against Israel, firing a new wave of ultra-heavy ballistic missiles equipped with mᴀssive 1-ton and 2-ton warheads while boldly claiming it now controls a significant portion of Israeli airspace.
In a ferocious overnight ᴀssault on March 15, 2026, Iran launched dozens of advanced ballistic missiles, including the powerful Kheibar Shekan and other upgraded variants carrying devastating 1-to-2-ton payloads. The sheer destructive power of these warheads caused mᴀssive explosions across central and northern Israel, with several impacts reported near strategic sites despite intense defensive fire.
IRGC Aerospace Commander Brigadier General Majid Mousavi declared in a televised statement: “We have achieved considerable control over parts of Israel’s sky. From now on, our strikes will only grow heavier and more intense.” Iranian state media hailed the attack as a major turning point, claiming the heavy warheads overwhelmed Israeli defenses and marked a new phase of retaliation.
Air raid sirens blared for extended periods across Tel Aviv, Haifa, and surrounding cities as residents rushed to shelters. Israeli defense systems intercepted many incoming missiles, but the increased warhead size has visibly strained the multi-layered shield, with several powerful detonations shaking the ground and causing significant localized damage.
This escalation follows Iran’s recent shift to using only heavy-payload missiles after weeks of sustained losses. The regime appears determined to maximize psychological and physical impact as it faces relentless pressure from U.S. and Israeli forces.
The IDF has already responded with powerful counterstrikes targeting Iranian launch sites and command infrastructure. Israeli officials condemned the attack as “barbaric” and vowed that every heavy missile fired at civilians would bring even greater destruction upon the Iranian regime.
As fires burn and the sound of explosions still echoes, one reality stands clear: Iran’s desperate bid to dominate the skies is being met with overwhelming resolve. Israel remains defiant, and the price for these heavy-handed attacks is rising rapidly.
