Iran launches missile strikes on southern Israelmissile strikes on southern Israel near Dimona nuclear site
Iran fired ballistic missiles at towns in southern Israel, including Dimona near its main nuclear research center and nearby Arad, on March 21-22. The attacks wounded between 100 and 180 people, damaged buildings, and caused extensive destruction, with some strikes hitting residential areas and an industrial site. This marks a major escalation in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, raising fears over targeting of nuclear and strategic facilities.
Western Media
Iranian missiles directly hit civilian areas near Israel's nuclear site, wounding over 100 and causing major damage. Israeli defenses failed to intercept some projectiles, leading to chaos and rescue operations. Officials vowed to continue strikes on Iran in response.
Iranian Perspective (via State TV)
The attack targeted Dimona in direct response to an Israeli strike on Iran's Natanz nuclear site. It forms part of ongoing retaliation for US-Israeli aggression that began February 28. Iran views the strikes as legitimate defense against attacks on its facilities.
- Dimona's Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center is widely believed to produce material for Israel's undeclared nuclear arsenal.
- Neot Hovav hosts Israel's main chemical waste treatment plant in the Negev desert.
- Iran codenamed its 2024 strikes on Israel 'Operation True Promise II'.
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