Summary
Iranian missiles hit two towns near an Israeli nuclear center, after Iran claimed it was responding to an Israeli attack on its nuclear facility. The missile strikes injured at least 180 people, leading to evacuations, and raising questions about whether Israel underestimated Iran's military power.
Key Facts
- Iranian missiles struck the Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona.
- Iran stated the attack was in response to an Israeli assault on its Natanz nuclear facility.
- At least 180 people were injured from the missile strikes.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the incident as a difficult moment for Israel.
- Over 4,564 people have been wounded in Israel since the conflict began on February 28.
- Iran has developed a wide range of ballistic and cruise missiles over several decades.
- Iran's short-range ballistic missiles can strike targets 150km to 800km away.
- A failed missile attack occurred near Diego Garcia, a US-UK military base, which was beyond Iran's previous missile range limits.
