On March 22, 2026, Iran launched a missile strike on the Israeli city of Dimona, a location known for housing key nuclear facilities. According to Al Jazeera, one of the missiles hit a three-story building, causing it to collapse and injuring at least 39 people. The attack marked the fifth missile strike on the city within 24 hours, intensifying the already volatile situation in the region.

Iranian media claimed the assault was retaliation for an earlier strike on Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment site. However, this claim could not be independently verified. Dimona, located in Israel’s Negev Desert, is widely regarded as a central hub of the country’s undeclared nuclear program, making the incident particularly sensitive.

Local sources reported that the missile used in the attack appeared to be of a new type not previously seen. Due to the high security of the area, Israeli authorities have imposed restrictions on releasing further details about the incident.