Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete March 1, 2026 at 03:56 PM

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A missile attack on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh has killed at least nine people and injured 27, according to emergency services. The attack is part of a broader series of Iranian strikes across the Middle East, launched in response to an ongoing US-Israel air offensive that began Saturday morning. One person was killed in Abu Dhabi and another in Kuwait, with dozens more injured in strikes across the region. Iran has used ballistic missiles and drones to target US allies and assets, prompting interceptions by Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. The attacks have caused widespread damage and significant disruption to air travel, with thousands of flights grounded.

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