Iran launches heavy multi-warhead missiles toward Iraq, Bahrain, and Israel

Iran’s military launched a wave of heavy missiles equipped with multiple warheads on 11/03/2026, according to footage released by Iranian state media and reports from regional outlets. The launches were described as part of ongoing retaliatory operations in the widening conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The missiles were reportedly aimed at locations in Israel, Iraq, and Bahrain, while air defense interceptions were observed in Israeli skies. Video released by Iranian sources showed several large missiles lifting off from mobile launch platforms at night. Officials described them as multi-warhead projectiles, meaning a single missile can release multiple explosive payloads during the final stage of flight. Such warheads can spread across a wider area or strike multiple targets, increasing the difficulty of interception by missile defense systems. In Israel, residents reported seeing interception attempts in the skies as air defense systems engaged incoming missiles. Israeli defense systems such as the Iron Dome and other interceptors have been used repeatedly during the current conflict to shoot down rockets and ballistic missiles. Despite interceptions, reports indicated that at least one missile or debris struck Tel Aviv, though the extent of damage and casualties was not immediately confirmed. The missile launches occurred during an escalating regional confrontation that has involved missile and drone attacks across several Middle Eastern countries. Iran has previously launched waves of missiles toward Israel and U.S.-linked targets in response to military actions against Iranian sites. The ongoing fighting has also seen strikes on U.S. facilities in Iraq, naval incidents near the Strait of Hormuz, and heightened military activity across Lebanon and the Gulf region. Military analysts note that Iran has developed several medium-range ballistic missiles capable of carrying large payloads or multiple warheads. Some models have ranges of roughly 1,000 to 2,000 kilometers, allowing them to reach targets across much of the Middle East from Iranian territory.