Iran launches large-scale missile, drone strikes in retaliation for Larijani killing

On the 19th day of the ongoing conflict, Iran carried out a major attack using ballistic missiles and drones, describing the operation as retaliation for the assassination of its intelligence minister, according to World Insights wrote on X.

DAY 19 👇

IRAN MISSILE & DRONE LAUNCHES:

🚀 BALLISTIC MISSILES:
🔴 Day 1 — 350
🔴 Day 2 — 175
🔴 Day 3 — 120
🔴 Day 4 — 50
🔴 Day 5 — 40
🔴 Day 6 — 32
🔴 Day 7 — 28
🔴 Day 8 — 15
🔴 Day 9 — 21
🔴 Day 10 — 18
🔴 Day 11 — 24
🔴 Day 12 — 14
🔴 Day 13 — 11
🔴 Day 14 — 16
🔴 Day 15… pic.twitter.com/SALuKYU9Rb

— World Insights (@World_Insights1) March 18, 2026

The strikes reportedly targeted Tel Aviv, where cluster munitions were used, according to available information. In addition, key energy facilities in the region were hit, including the Jubail petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia and the Al Hasan gas field in the United Arab Emirates.

By Sabina Mammadli