Iranian strike hits near Israeli nuclear facility after Tehran says its site targeted
Summary
An Iranian missile struck near a nuclear facility in Dimona, Israel. The strike came after Iran claimed its Natanz nuclear site was attacked. Emergency services reported injuries in Dimona and Arad.Key Facts
- An Iranian missile hit near the Negev Nuclear Research Facility in Dimona, Israel.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported no damage to the nuclear facility and no rise in radiation levels.
- Iran stated the missile strike was a response to an earlier attack on its Natanz nuclear site.
- The IAEA's director urged for military restraint, especially near nuclear sites.
- Israeli emergency services treated 40 people in Dimona, with several others injured in nearby Arad.
- Israel is investigating how the missile penetrated its air defense systems.
- The Dimona site is believed to house Israel's nuclear weapons, though officially it's for research.
- Both Israel and the US aim to stop Iran from developing a nuclear bomb, a key target in the ongoing conflict.
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