Swish and Boom: Iran Missiles Hit Near Israeli Nuclear Site as Air Defence Fails to Stop Attack, Over 100 Injured

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:21am on 22 Mar 2026,Sunday International

Iran fired missiles that struck near Israel’s nuclear research area, with blasts reported in Dimona and Arad. More than 100 people were injured, medics said. At least two missiles got past Israeli air defence systems. This is the first such breach near the nuclear site.   Videos showed large explosions and damage to homes. Some buildings were badly hit, with a few at risk of collapse. Rescue teams said at least 64 people were taken to hospitals.   The attack came hours after Iran’s Natanz nuclear site was struck. UN officials said there were no reports of damage or radiation at the Israeli facility. (PC: HT)

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