An Iranian missile strike hit the town of Dimona, near Israel's Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center, according to multiple sources. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported no damage to the nuclear facility or radiation leaks.
Key Takeaways
Iran launched missile strikes against Israel's nuclear facility at Dimona. The attack reportedly targeted Iran’s Natanz enrichment complex earlier that day. Multiple casualties were reported, but no significant damage was done to either site.
- Iranian missiles hit near Israeli nuclear facility in Dimona
- Strikes follow alleged US-Israeli attack on Iran’s Natanz site
- 40 people treated for injuries in Dimona and Arad towns
- IAEA reports no radiation leaks or off-site increases at both sites
The attack follows an alleged US-Israeli strike on Iran’s Natanz enrichment complex earlier in the day. Iranian state TV described it as retaliation for that incident. Israel's ambulance service treated 40 people near Dimona and another 68 in nearby Arad, with varying degrees of injuries reported.
Israeli authorities are investigating how missiles breached their air defense systems. The Shimon Peres facility is widely believed to house Israel’s undeclared nuclear arsenal, making any threat against it a serious concern for both Israel and the US.
The Natanz site was previously targeted during earlier conflicts. Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation denied radioactive material leaks but condemned the strike as a violation of international law. Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of intensified strikes on Iranian infrastructure in response to Saturday’s attack.
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