Iranian missiles strike Israel in a meteor shower-like display

Missiles launched by Iran toward Israel were seen streaking across the sky above the West Bank on Thursday (5 March 2026), as Tehran pressed on with retaliatory attacks against Israel and the United States. (REUTERS/Amir Cohen) The assault forms part of an escalating conflict after a major military strike carried out by Israel together with the United States against Iran. (REUTERS/Amir Cohen) The joint Israeli-American attack is believed to have begun on 28 February and targeted various military facilities and Iran’s strategic infrastructure. (REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma) Reports say the attack has killed more than 900 people. Among the dead are reportedly Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several senior military officials. (REUTERS/Dylan Martinez) In response, Iran launched a series of retaliatory strikes using drones and missiles at targets connected to the United States and its allies. The Iranian retaliation has focused mainly on Israel and Gulf countries that host American military assets. (REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma)