- Additional casualties were recorded in the nearby town of Arad, where another missile impact caused widespread injuries
- In response to the growing risks, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi urged all sides to exercise maximum restraint
- It also confirmed there were no signs of increased radiation levels following the incident
An Iranian missile strike has hit the southern Israeli town of Dimona, an area located close to a key nuclear research site, raising fresh concerns amid escalating tensions in the region.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it had no information indicating damage to the nearby nuclear facility, situated a short distance from the town, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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It also confirmed there were no signs of increased radiation levels following the incident.
Iranian state media said the attack was carried out in retaliation for a reported strike on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility earlier the same day.
In response to the growing risks, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi urged all sides to exercise maximum restraint, particularly around nuclear sites.
Emergency services in Israel reported multiple casualties from the strike. Dozens of people were injured in Dimona, mostly with minor wounds, while a child was said to be in critical condition.
Additional casualties were recorded in the nearby town of Arad, where another missile impact caused widespread injuries.
Authorities are investigating how the missiles bypassed air defence systems, despite interception attempts.
Officials confirmed that some projectiles struck directly after defensive measures failed to neutralise them.
The nuclear facility near Dimona, often associated with Israel’s undeclared nuclear programme, is considered highly sensitive, making any nearby attack a serious security concern.
The latest developments come as hostilities between Iran, Israel, and the United States continue to intensify, with both sides accusing each other of targeting nuclear-related infrastructure while denying significant damage or radiation risks.
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