Iran launched cluster missiles towards Israel, triggering sirens in central Israel, with reports of landing sites in the Tel Aviv area.
On March 27, 2025, Steve Witkoff, special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, announced in Miami, Florida, that the U.S. would meet with Iran that week and expressed hope for a resolution to the conflict. Earlier, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned Israeli attacks on Iranian infrastructure and nuclear facilities in Ahvaz, Isfahan, Arak, and Ardakan, stating they were coordinated with the U.S., and warned of retaliation.
Sirens are blaring in Tel Aviv as Iran launches a ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to open-source intelligence reports.
Footage obtained shows that one of Iran’s ballistic missiles fired at central Israel was equipped with a cluster bomb warhead, which dispersed submunitions during its descent.
Medics and rescue forces in central Israel are responding to possible bomblet impacts at several locations following Iran's latest ballistic missile attack.
On [DATE], Iran launched a ballistic missile armed with cluster munitions, resulting in impacts in central Israel. Casualty and damage details are not specified in the report.
Several explosions occurred at the Sanaye' Electronic Industries Complex in Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran, at 2032 UTC.
On Friday, March 27, 2026, around 11:50 PM, reports indicate a new wave of attacks in Shiraz, specifically in the Saranbar area near the airport.
On Friday, March 27, 2026, attacks continued in Iran with strikes on military, nuclear, and industrial targets, including steel production facilities. Neighboring countries reported intercepting and destroying multiple missiles and drones launched from Iran, with Saudi Arabia intercepting two missiles and four falling into the Persian Gulf, Kuwait's main commercial port sustaining financial damage, and the UAE and Bahrain intercepting 15 and 12 drones respectively.
A missile in southern Israel was likely intercepted by air defenses, according to initial military assessments; sirens sounded but no injuries were reported.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) detected another ballistic missile attack from Iran; sirens are expected to sound in central Israel shortly.
German Chancellor Merz stated that the United States and Israel are becoming increasingly involved in the conflict in Iran without a clear strategy.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (referred to as "Merz" in the article) stated at the sidelines of last year's G7 meeting in Canada that certain actions were "doing the dirty work" for them, referring to the bombing of military targets and elements of Iran's nuclear program. However, Merz now suggests these actions have expanded to potentially include efforts towards regime change in Iran.
German Chancellor Merz stated that current U.S. actions regarding Iran are not aimed at de-escalation or achieving a peaceful solution, but rather represent a significant escalation with uncertain outcomes.
Citizens in Shiraz reported an attack near the Saranbar Shiraz airport at 11:50 PM on Friday, March 27, 2025.
Eyal Zamir, Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, stated during a meeting with commanders and reserve forces that the military is at a historic turning point and aims for a fundamental change in security equations from Tehran to Beirut. He also announced the continuation of military operations and emphasized the need to professionally and defensively eliminate threats against citizens in northern communities.
A video from a government gathering in Rasht shows attendees and the host chanting "U.S. bases in the region are ablaze" amid celebrations, despite the absence of a funeral ceremony for Ali Khamenei, Iran's late supreme leader.
Tasnim, the news agency affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that an Iranian security official stated Iran will conduct similar ground operations if the United States does so, aiming to repel the threat. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the deployment of additional U.S. forces to the region is intended to de-escalate the situation.
In Shiraz, a video shows a citizen thanking President Trump of the United States and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel as fighter jets fly overhead, with the citizen shouting "Hit them, hit them" in support of attacks against the Islamic Republic regime.
Steve Witkoff stated that there will be meetings regarding Iran this week, though specific details about the meetings' participants and locations were not provided.
