Iran's Cluster Bombs Kill Elderly Couple in Israel

0:00It's March 18, here's your global news in two minutes. A tragic strike in Central Israel late at night left an elderly couple dead when an Iranian cluster bomb crashed through their apartment ceiling and exploded in the living room. The top four unit was ripped open, with debris and shrapnel marking the blasts' path from the street-facing wall. Neighbors nearby heard missile interceptions before a huge boom shook their homes, filling rooms with dust. The couple had mobility challenges and couldn't reach their shelter in time, highlighting the dangers even after defenses down most incoming threats. Cluster munitions scatter wildly, making them tough to stop fully, even from intercepted missiles carrying 20 to 80 bomblets each. Iran has ramped up their use as the conflict drags on, though direct deaths in Israel remain low at 14 so far. Israel in the United States have hammered Iranian sites for 19 days, wiping out over 70% of ballistic missile launchers and key infrastructure.

1:00Officials report more than 2,500 killed in Iran, with attacks on Israel now losing steam. Meanwhile, Israel battles on a second front against Hezbollah in Lebanon, displacing hundreds of thousands and causing over 900 deaths there. While support holds strong, constant alerts have some residents feeling the strain and wondering about an end. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. Feel for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I-SOLI-PILLOW.com