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Iran strikes Israel's Dimona, dozens wounded

politicsMar 22, 2026

Iran launched a barrage of missiles into southern and central Israel, including a ballistic missile that struck Dimona. The strike ripped open residential buildings near Israel's nuclear research center and wounded dozens. The missile penetrated Israeli air defenses, contradicting US and Israeli assessments that Iran's arsenal had been degraded. The attack marks a serious escalation, risking wider regional conflict and testing Israeli defenses and deterrence.

Key Highlights

An Iranian ballistic missile struck Dimona, damaging buildings and wounding dozens.
The missile penetrated Israeli air defenses near a nuclear research site.
The attack undermines US and Israeli claims that Iran's missiles were degraded.