Iran strikes towns near Israel’s nuclear site, wounds over 100
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- Iranian missile attacks on the southern Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad have wounded over 100 people, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.
- The strikes were framed by Iranian state TV as retaliation for an earlier attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment complex, signaling a new phase of tit-for-tat military actions.
- Despite Israel’s air defense systems being activated, several ballistic missiles hit Dimona and Arad directly, causing extensive damage and casualties, including serious injuries to civilians.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency reported no damage or abnormal radiation levels at the Dimona nuclear facility and called for maximum military restraint near nuclear sites.
- Experts suggest Iran’s attacks aim to establish credible deterrence
