Published Jun 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM IST

Israel-Iran War: Hidden Dangers of Cluster Bombs Beyond the Battlefield

Israel-Iran War: A missile fired by Iran at Israel on June 19 has reignited concerns over the use of cluster bombs — weapons known for causing heavy civilian casualties. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that at least one of the rockets used in the recent attack was equipped with a cluster bomb warhead, marking the first confirmed use of such munitions in the ongoing conflict.

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