Sunday March 15 opened with Iran launching another overnight missile barrage at Israel, the IRGC claiming Tel Aviv industrial areas were struck. Through the morning: Iran and Hezbollah coordinated on the northern front; Israeli forces struck widely across western Iran including Isfahan; South Korea moved toward deploying naval assets to Hormuz; and Iran’s Foreign Minister publicly declared the Supreme Leader alive and in full command — directly answering Trump’s doubts. By midday, Israel was denying a critical interceptor shortage even as its air defenses worked continuously and a new Iranian missile wave was confirmed.
Overnight — missiles and IRGC Tel Aviv claims: Iran launched a new overnight missile wave toward Israel. The IRGC subsequently claimed the barrage struck industrial areas in Tel Aviv — the most direct Iranian assertion of a significant hit on Israel’s largest city. Israeli air defenses worked through the night.
Early morning — joint attack, Netanyahu threat: Iran and Hezbollah coordinated a missile attack on northern Israel, continuing the pattern of joint operations on the northern front. The IRGC then issued a direct personal threat against Prime Minister Netanyahu, vowing to “hunt him down” — the most explicit such threat of the conflict.
Morning — Isfahan strikes, South Korea, Antonelli: Israeli forces conducted widespread strikes on western Iran, with loud explosions reported in Isfahan — home to major Iranian military facilities and nuclear research sites. South Korea announced it is formally considering a naval deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. Kimi Antonelli won the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai in his maiden F1 victory.
Late morning — new missile wave, Khamenei “healthy,” interceptor denial: Iranian state television confirmed a new morning missile wave toward Israel. Iran’s Foreign Minister stated the Supreme Leader is in good health and fully managing the situation, directly rebutting Trump’s public doubts. Israel’s Foreign Minister denied any critical interceptor shortage, contradicting the Semafor report that had alarmed Washington. Israeli forces continued widespread strikes across western Iran.