On Saturday, April 4, 2026, Iran launched ballistic missiles against central Israel
Some of these missiles carried cluster bombs, a type of weapon that scatters small bombs upon exploding, which can hit residential areas.
The first missile landed early in the morning, causing the partial collapse of a building in Ramat Gan.
In Rosh Ha’ayin, a high-voltage power line was damaged, leaving part of the region without power.
A 45-year-old man was slightly injured by glass shards in Bnei Brak.
After about ten hours of calm, Iran launched more missiles.
The small bombs scattered across Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan, damaging houses and residential buildings.
In Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva, streets and vehicles were also hit.
In total, five people were injured, all with minor injuries: one from smoke inhalation, others from broken glass, and one from the explosion itself.
Israel condemned the use of these cluster bombs in civilian areas, calling the action a war crime.
In response, the Israeli Air Force attacked infrastructure targets in Iran.
Israeli aircraft struck a petrochemical plant in the Mahshahr region, which produces about 70% of Iran’s gasoline, a cement factory in Bandar Khamir, and the area around the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
At the latter, a security guard died and a support building was damaged.
There was no radiation leak.
The Israeli attacks also previously targeted locations in Tehran linked to Iranian air defense and missile storage, with the aim of causing economic damage to the country.
The conflict between the two countries has already lasted six weeks and continues to generate tension throughout the region.
Published in 04/04/2026 15h46
Text adapted by AI (Grok) and translated via Google API in the English version. Images from public image libraries or credits in the caption.
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