Iran Fires Missiles at Israel as US Seeks Talks to End War

Iran launched multiple waves of missiles targeting Israel on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, causing significant damage and injuries across the country.

“Katz said Israeli forces are not just destroying Hezbollah infrastructure but also houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border that he claims "serve as terrorist outposts for all intents and purposes”

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The Israeli military reported at least eight separate missile attacks, with impacts in at least four sites including Tel Aviv.

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An upscale residential neighborhood sustained major structural damage with a crater in the middle of a road where a missile fell.

Emergency services found the facade of an apartment building badly damaged and surrounding cars crushed.

Israeli authorities estimated the missile contained approximately 220 pounds of explosives.

At least six people were injured in Tel Aviv alone from these attacks.

Additional explosions were reported in northern and southern Israel, including in Dimona near the Negev Nuclear Research Center.

At least one person was injured in the north after stepping on missile fragments.

The Iranian barrage came despite repeated assurances from American and Israeli officials that Iran's ballistic missile program had been severely battered.

Experts suggested Iran may be conserving missiles for a prolonged conflict.

President Donald Trump claimed Monday that the United States and Iran were engaged in 'very good and productive' talks to end the war.

The war began on February 28 when U.S. and Israeli strikes targeted Iran.

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Iranian officials immediately dismissed these claims as 'fake news' designed to manipulate financial markets.

Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf posted on X that no negotiations had taken place with the US.

Qalibaf added that 'fake news is used to manipulate the financial and oil markets.'

Iran's foreign ministry similarly denied any dialogue with Washington.

They dismissed Trump's claims as an attempt to lower energy prices and buy time for military plans.

The conflicting statements created confusion in global markets.

Oil prices initially dropped following Trump's announcement but rebounded after Iran's denial.

Brent crude nudged back over $100 a barrel, up nearly 40% since the war started, despite brief optimism.

Despite diplomatic maneuvering, both sides continued military operations with intensity.

“Trump's post, the price of crude oil tumbled”

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Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that 'We continue striking Iran with full force' during a situational assessment.

The Israeli military reported striking more than 50 targets overnight into Tuesday.

These targets included launch sites and other military facilities.

Since the war began, Israel claims to have struck more than 3,000 targets in Iran.

Israel claims to have eliminated more than 70% of Iran's ballistic missile launchers.

Israel says it has established near-total control of Iranian airspace.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded with a statement threatening attacks.

They threatened to launch heavy missile and drone attacks at Israeli troops in northern Israel and near Gaza 'without restraint'.

The conflict has spread to other regions, including Iraq and Gulf Arab states.

Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict face significant challenges despite multiple countries attempting to mediate.

Three senior Israeli officials told Reuters that while Trump appeared determined to reach a deal.

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They considered it highly unlikely that Iran would agree to US demands in any new round of negotiations.

The officials suggested that purported negotiations might be a tactic by Iran to buy time.

They believe Iran is using talks to better prepare for further military strikes.

Pakistan has emerged as a potential mediator.

Sources indicate that direct talks may be held in Islamabad this week.

US Vice President JD Vance may attend these talks.

Pakistan's offer to host negotiations is advantageous due to its long border with Iran.

Cultural and religious ties, and large Shia Muslim population make Pakistan an ideal venue.

Deep mistrust between Washington and Tehran remains a major obstacle.

Iran has historical experience of being attacked during high-level diplomatic talks.