Iran Fires Cluster Bombs At Israel, Rain Down Submunitions On Civilians; First During This War
Iran has intensified its confrontation with Israel by launching a missile armed with a cluster munitions warhead — the first known use of the controversial weapon in the current war. The warhead broke apart midair, scattering deadly submunitions across central Israel, with one hitting a home in Azor. Though there were no casualties, the Israeli military condemned the attack as a deliberate act targeting civilians. Cluster bombs are widely criticized for their long-term danger due to unexploded ordnance. Israel and Iran are among the few countries not part of the international ban on these weapons. The incident marks a dangerous escalation in tactics with global implications.#clusterbombs #IranMissileStrike #IsraelUnderAttack #MiddleEastTensions #IranVsIsrael #BallisticMissiles #BreakingNews #sorokahospital #MissileAttack #DaylightStrike #IDF
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