Israel Iran War · 22 March 2026

160 Injured as Iranian Missiles Hit Israeli Towns

Severe injuries were sustained by residents of two southern Israeli communities located near an atomic facility after missile attacks. Iranian ballistic missiles hit Arad and Dimona on Saturday evening, wounding 84 people in Arad and 78 in Dimona. A paramedic indicated they observed numerous young individuals with trauma to their heads and chests. According to one report, Iranian state TV characterized the strikes as a retaliation for an earlier attack.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 March 2026 at 13:08

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