Iran hits Israeli town housing nuclear facility in retaliation for Natanz strike

The Guardian - World News ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by AFPMarch 21, 2026 at 09:58 PM

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Aftermath of Iranian missile strikes near Israel’s nuclear facility

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Iran launched a missile attack on the Israeli town of Dimona, near a nuclear facility, claiming it was retaliation for an alleged Israeli strike on its Natanz nuclear site. The Israeli military confirmed a direct missile hit on a building in Dimona, resulting in injuries and damage. Iran accused the US and Israel of targeting the Natanz enrichment complex, while Israel stated it struck a facility in Tehran linked to nuclear weapon development. The UN nuclear watchdog chief called for military restraint to prevent a nuclear accident. The United Arab Emirates also reported aerial attacks after Iran warned against allowing attacks from its territory.

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Key Claims (5)

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The Israeli military said it struck a facility within a Tehran university used for nuclear weapon components.

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Magen David Adom treated 33 people injured in Dimona, including a 10-year-old boy.

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The Israeli army confirmed a "direct missile hit on a building" in Dimona.

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Iran said the Dimona strike was retaliation for strikes on its own nuclear site at Natanz.

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An Iranian missile has hit the Israeli town of Dimona, near a nuclear facility.

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Adm Brad Cooper 30% Magen David Adom 30% US Central Command 30% Rafael Grossi 40% AFP 40% UN 40% United Arab Emirates 40% United States ×260% Dimona ×380% Natanz ×580% Israel ×790% Iran ×1090%

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israel 100% iran 100% missile attack 90% nuclear facility 90% retaliation 80% dimona 70% natanz 70% nuclear program 60% uranium enrichment 50% military strike 50%