Aftermath of Iranian missile strikes near Israel’s nuclear facility

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP, AP, EPA and ReutersMarch 22, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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Aftermath of Iranian missile strikes near Israel’s nuclear facility

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In March 2026, Iranian missiles struck the Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad, injuring at least 180 people and damaging buildings. The strikes followed an earlier attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, for which Israel denied responsibility. Israel's military reported that its air defense systems failed to intercept the missiles, marking the first time Iranian missiles penetrated defenses near Israel's nuclear research center located approximately 20km from Dimona. The UN nuclear watchdog stated it had not received reports of damage to the Israeli center or abnormal radiation levels. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that such strikes posed a "real risk of catastrophic disaster throughout the Middle East".

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The Israeli Ministry of Health said at least 180 people were wounded in the missile attacks.

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It was the first time Iranian missiles had penetrated Israel’s air defence systems in the area around the nuclear site.

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Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Maria Zakharova said such strikes posed a “real risk of catastrophic disaster throughout the Middle East”.

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Israel denied responsibility for the strike on Natanz.

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Iranian missiles struck two communities in southern Israel, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured.

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UN 35% Pentagon 40% Negev Desert 40% Maria Zakharova 50% Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 50% Israeli Ministry of Health 55% Middle East ×260% Arad ×260% Dimona ×370% Natanz ×375% Iran ×590% Israel ×1095%

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iranian missile strikes 100% nuclear facility 90% israel 80% iran 70% air defence systems 70% dimona 70% natanz 60% middle east 50% nuclear research centre 50%