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Iran strikes Israel with cluster warheads

Iran strikes Israel with cluster warheads
**Breaking News: Iran Fires Back at Israel with Deadly Cluster Missiles** In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Iran on Tuesday night launched a missile attack against Tel Aviv, Israel, using cluster warheads in retaliation for the assassination of its top security chief, Ali Larijani. According to Iranian state television, the attack killed two people in a densely populated neighbourhood near Tel Aviv, where key military facilities are also located. This brings the death toll in Israel from the war to at least 14. The Iranian military used advanced missiles, including the Khorramshahr 4 and Qadr models, which can carry multiple warheads. Israel has long accused Iran of using cluster bombs, which can disperse into smaller explosives mid-air and cover a wide area, making them difficult to intercept. In a related development, a projectile hit an area near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran on Tuesday evening, but caused no damage or injuries, according to Iranian officials. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has called for maximum restraint to avoid the risk of a nuclear accident. The conflict between Iran and Israel has been ongoing for over two weeks, with Israel and the US launching attacks that killed Iran's supreme leader and several top officials. Iran has vowed to retaliate, and the killing of Larijani, a senior figure in the Iranian government, has been seen as a significant blow. In Nigeria, many are watching the developments in the Middle East with concern, given the country's own experience with terrorism and the potential for regional instability. The escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel highlights the complex and often volatile nature of international relations. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the people of Israel and Iran are in the midst of a brutal and devastating conflict. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, and we can only hope for a peaceful resolution to this crisis.
Source: Original Article • AI-enhanced version for clarity & Nigerian context

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