Iranian missiles injure 180 in towns near Israeli nuclear site

Iranian Missiles Strike Israeli Towns Near Nuclear Facility

More than 160 people were injured in missile attacks on two southern Israeli towns near a nuclear research facility. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported no damage to the site, located about 13km outside Dimona.

Missile Barrage from Iran

Tehran fired over 400 missiles at Israel following a US-Israeli strike on Iran in late February. Israeli air defenses intercepted most of them, but two direct hits occurred in Arad and Dimona, causing significant damage and injuries.

Response and Reactions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog visited the impacted areas to assess the damage. Investigations are underway into how Iran's missiles managed to breach Israel's air defense system, a reminder of the ongoing challenges in protecting against such threats.