How many missiles did Iran fire at Israel?
AI Overview
As of March 20, 2026, during the ongoing conflict, Iran has fired
approximately 340 ballistic missiles at Israel, with the intensity of attacks decreasing from a high of roughly 100 on the first days to smaller, intermittent salvos. These strikes have targeted various areas, causing damage, although Israeli defense systems have intercepted a high percentage.
American Jewish Committee +4
- Initial Barrage: Over the first two days of the conflict, about 100 missiles were launched.
- Total Count: By March 20, 2026, officials estimated around 340 total missiles had been fired, far fewer than the 550 launched in the June 2025 "Twelve-Day War".
- Attack Intensity:Attacks decreased from initial waves to roughly 20 per day, with some days seeing only four or five, indicating reduced operational capacity
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- Damage: Over 60% of Iran's surface-to-surface missile capability has been damaged or destroyed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The Jerusalem Post +1
This data pertains to the conflict occurring in March 2026.
As of late March 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces have engaged in a major, ongoing campaign against Iran, with U.S. Central Command reporting over 7,000 targets struck in Iran since February 28, 2026. The campaign, which has involved widespread strikes against military infrastructure, has seen over 1,400 fatalities reported in Iran.
Al Jazeera +3
Key Details of the Conflict (As of March 20-21, 2026):
- Total Targets: Over 7,000+ targets hit, according to U.S. officials.
- Major Strikes: Operations have targeted Iranian military, nuclear, and energy infrastructure, including the South Pars gas field.
- Naval Conflict:At least 120 Iranian naval vessels and ships have been destroyed or damaged near the Strait of Hormuz
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- Casualties: Over 1,400 people are reported killed in Iran.
- Scope: Strikes are targeting sites across Iran, with heavy focus on military, naval, and nuclear infrastructure, as part of operations described as "deep" and "strategic".
BBC +4
The campaign has resulted in severe damage to infrastructure, including oil and power facilities, with retaliatory strikes occurring from Iran into the Gulf States and Israel.
Al Jazeera +1