Apparent Iran ballistic missile over occupied West Bank drops what expert says are cluster munitions

Описание: (6 Mar 2026)
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Deir Ibzi’, West Bank – 5 March 2026
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1. Video showing what appear to be Iranian ballistic missiles flying over the occupied West Bank and dropping smaller bomblets; UPSOUND Sirens
STORYLINE:
A video taken by AP shows what appear to be Iranian ballistic missiles flying over the occupied West Bank and dropping smaller bomblets, which are found inside the missile.

N.R. Jenzen-Jones, director of Armament Research Services said that based on the number of visible objects seen, these are cluster munitions - with submunitions released from an Iranian ballistic missile that was fitted with a cargo warhead.

Israel has accused Iran of using cluster munitions during this war.

Israel has used cluster munitions in previous wars in Lebanon, according to Jenzen-Jones and other munitions experts.

Other countries have also used cluster munitions, including Russia and Syria. Proponents of banning cluster bombs say they kill indiscriminately and endanger civilians long after their use.

According to AP reporting, the US last used them in 2003 in Iraq, but continues to keep them in its arsenal and has not joined a convention banning their use.

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