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Israeli Channel 12: US official says Iranian missile that fell in Lebanon may have been intended for Cyprus

24-03-2026 | 11:36

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Israeli Channel 12: US official says Iranian missile that fell in Lebanon may have been intended for Cyprus

An Iranian missile that fell in Lebanon may have been aimed at another country, most likely Cyprus, but broke apart mid-air over norther Lebanon, Israeli Channel 12 quoted a senior U.S. official.

According to Channel 12, the official cited U.S. military assessments indicating that the missile disintegrated while in flight, causing debris to fall in the Beirut area.

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