Iran used cluster munitions in attacks on central Israel in 2025–2026, killing at least one and injuring several, prompting international concern.

Iran has used cluster munitions in missile strikes against central Israel in June 2025 and early 2026, resulting in at least one death and multiple serious injuries across cities including Petah Tikva, Tel Aviv, and Yehud. The weapons, deployed from ballistic missiles like the Khorramshahr and Emad, disperse hundreds of submunitions at high altitude, creating wide-area damage and leaving unexploded ordnance that poses long-term risks. Israel confirmed the use of cluster munitions, which are widely condemned under international law for their indiscriminate impact and humanitarian harm, particularly in populated areas. The attacks follow a broader escalation, including a deadly strike on Bahrain’s oil infrastructure.