Tel Aviv, Israel – Israel was left reeling tonight as Iran launched another punishing wave of missile and drone strikes, sending thousands of citizens scrambling for shelter while exposing critical weaknesses in the country’s once-vaunted air defense system.

In a sustained ᴀssault that lasted over 90 minutes on March 15, 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired dozens of ballistic missiles and explosive drones toward central Israel. Multiple impacts were confirmed in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and surrounding cities, igniting large fires and sending thick plumes of smoke rising over the skyline. Israeli media described scenes of chaos as residents ran for bomb shelters amid continuous explosions.

Iranian officials claimed the attack successfully drained a significant portion of Israel’s expensive interceptor missiles, stating that “Netanyahu’s war chest is being emptied missile by missile.” The IRGC boasted that their strategy of sustained, high-volume strikes is forcing Israel to exhaust its defensive resources at an unsustainable rate.

Despite the activation of Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow systems, several missiles and drones penetrated Israeli airspace, causing visible damage to infrastructure and triggering widespread fires. Emergency services are currently responding to multiple blast sites as hospitals prepare for a possible surge in casualties.

This latest barrage comes as Israel continues its own deep strikes inside Iran. However, the frequency and intensity of Iranian retaliation appear to be increasing, raising serious concerns about Israel’s ability to maintain long-term defensive superiority under constant pressure.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation from a secure location, vowing that Israel would respond with “unprecedented force.” Yet for many Israelis sheltering underground tonight, the repeated sound of explosions and the growing strain on defenses have created a sense of deep unease.

The images of Tel Aviv shrouded in smoke and citizens running for cover have shocked the world. Iran’s strategy of bleeding Israel through relentless attacks is clearly taking a psychological and financial toll.

As fires continue to burn across parts of Israel, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the war is far from over, and the cost — both human and economic — is rising rapidly for both sides.