Iran launched a ballistic missile toward northern Israel late Sunday, but military officials assessed it struck Lebanese territory instead, marking the first time an Iranian ballistic missile has landed there during the ongoing war.

The Israel Defense Forces did not confirm if the missile was specifically aimed at troops operating in southern Lebanon or targets inside Israel. No casualties or damage were reported from the incident in Lebanon.

This errant launch occurred amid a day of heightened exchanges in the nearly month-long war between Israel, the United States, and Iran. Iran fired multiple barrages of ballistic missiles at Israel on Sunday, targeting areas including southern Israel near Dimona, central regions like Tel Aviv, and even Eilat. Many were intercepted by Israeli air defenses, but some caused injuries and damage. Over 100 people were wounded in strikes near Dimona and Arad the previous night, with reports of cluster munitions used in attacks on central Israel.

The IDF reported seven soldiers lightly wounded in separate incidents in southern Lebanon and northern Israel, including a safety mishap and a drone falling near a unit, but none linked to Iranian ballistic missiles.

Israel continued operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, striking infrastructure, including a highway bridge near al-Qasmiya, and eliminating nine fighters who approached troops. Four IDF divisions now operate in southern Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah sites amid rainstorms complicating missions.

The conflict erupted in late February 2026 following assassinations of top Iranian officials, leading to Iranian retaliation with hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles against Israel and U.S. bases in the region. Iran has launched over 400 missiles at Israel, with about 92% intercepted, according to IDF estimates. Many carried cluster warheads, raising concerns over civilian risks.

In response, Israeli and U.S. forces have conducted waves of airstrikes on Iranian missile production sites, air defenses, and IRGC facilities in Tehran, Shiraz, and elsewhere, destroying numerous launchers and infrastructure. The IDF chief stated the campaign against Hezbollah has only begun, with the war expected to continue for weeks.

Iran also targeted distant sites like the U.S.-UK base at Diego Garcia with long-range missiles. Casualty figures vary: Iran reports over 1,400 killed domestically, while Israel and the U.S. claim thousands of Iranian military losses.

The incident underscores Iran's ongoing missile campaign despite heavy degradation of its capabilities by Israeli strikes. Israeli officials emphasize that robust defenses have limited impacts, while pressing operations on multiple fronts.