Tel Aviv, March 20, 2026:
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has entered a more dangerous phase, with Israeli officials accusing Tehran of increasingly using cluster munitions in its missile strikes. According to the Israeli military, several Iranian ballistic missiles are believed to carry cluster warheads that disperse multiple smaller explosive bomblets over a wide area, making them far more destructive and difficult to defend against. These submunitions can spread across large urban zones, significantly raising the risk of civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. Experts warn that many of these bomblets may fail to explode on impact, posing long-term threats similar to landmines. The alleged use of such weapons has triggered serious international concern, as cluster munitions are widely criticized for their indiscriminate nature and are restricted under global humanitarian conventions. As tensions continue to escalate, the development marks a significant shift in battlefield tactics, increasing fears of further retaliation, wider regional instability, and a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
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