Iran Launches New Round of Attacks on Israeli Targets and Saudi US Military Bases

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, March 20 - According to Iranian media reports on the 20th, the Iranian armed forces launched a new round of missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets and U.S. military bases in Saudi Arabia that day.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported that multiple explosions occurred in central Israel, with alarms sounding in places such as Ashkelon and Ashdod, and one missile hit a target in central Israel. Iran used cluster munitions in this round of attacks.

Additionally, according to a report from Fars News Agency on the 20th, the Iranian armed forces also carried out a suicide drone attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, which houses U.S. troops, causing explosions and fires.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iranian armed forces launched missile and drone attacks
Location
Israel · Saudi Arabia
Unit
Iranian Armed Forces
Time
March 20
Equipment
missilesdrones
Summary

Iranian armed forces launched missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets and U.S. military bases in Saudi Arabia on March 20. Explosions were reported in central Israel, including Ashkelon and Ashdod, with one missile hitting a target. Additionally, a suicide drone attack targeted Prince Sultan Air Base, resulting in explosions and fires.

Key Facts
  • Iranian armed forces launched missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets and U.S. military bases in Saudi Arabia.
  • Explosions were reported in central Israel, including Ashkelon and Ashdod.
  • A missile hit a target in central Israel using cluster munitions.
  • A suicide drone attack targeted Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, causing explosions and fires.