US EditionDozens injured in Israel after Iranian missile strikes target areas near nuclear research center
Iranian ballistic missile strikes injured nearly 50 people and damaged residential buildings near Israel's nuclear research center, with emergency services mounting a large-scale response.
- On Sunday, March 22, 2026, Iran launched missiles hitting Dimona and Arad near Israel's main nuclear research center, injuring at least 90 people as Magen David Adom continues debris searches.
- The timing followed an airstrike on the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, which Israel's military denied responsibility for, marking the first time Israel's nuclear research center has been targeted in the war.
- Israel's military said its defenses failed to intercept missiles striking Dimona and Arad, where footage and rescue teams showed a large crater and heavy damage to at least 10 apartment buildings, while military experts suggested Iran used improvised long-range systems.
- Netanyahu said, 'This is a very difficult evening,' and conveyed 'We are determined to continue to strike our enemies on all fronts,' while the IAEA reported no damage or abnormal radiation levels.
- The U.S. is deploying three more amphibious assault ships and roughly 2,500 Marines to the Middle East, as international efforts to secure sea lanes increase amid rising global fuel and food prices.
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Iranian missiles hit two Israeli towns near nuclear site - leaving several injured
The Israeli military said its defences were not able to intercept missiles that hit Dimona and Arad. The strikes happened hours after Iran's own main nuclear enrichment site at Natanz was hit.
Panicked residents run into their homes for safety - At least 100 injured, including children
Iran strikes towns near Israel's nuclear site — why are Arad and Dimona strategically important?
Commenting on the strikes, Iranian state TV said that the attack was a ‘response’ to a previous Israeli strike on its own nuclear facility at Natanz, while Israel labelled the attacks a ‘war crime’, claiming that children had been injured as well.
Several people were injured
47 injured as Iranian missile hits southern Israel
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