Iran Launches Its Most Powerful Strike Yet on Israel, Leaving Dozens Injured

Iran has launched what is being described as its most powerful attack yet on Israel in the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, according to The Times of Israel.

More than 100 people were injured in Saturday’s strikes on the southern Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad, with at least 11 reported to be in serious condition.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted strongly to the damage caused by the attacks, describing the situation as “a very difficult evening.” He said, “This has been an extremely difficult evening for us in our campaign for our future.”

Netanyahu said he had spoken with the mayors of Dimona and Arad and instructed various government ministries to provide all necessary assistance to the affected areas. “We will continue to strike our enemies on all fronts with determination,” he added.

The attack caused significant damage after Israel’s air defense systems failed to intercept two Iranian ballistic missiles on Saturday evening, marking one of the most serious impacts so far in the conflict.

Following the strikes, Netanyahu and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to escalate its response.

Among the seriously injured in the southern region were children wounded by shrapnel from explosions in Dimona. Iran reportedly carried out multiple waves of attacks on the city throughout the day.

According to Iranian state media, the strikes targeted Israel’s nuclear research facility, located about 10 kilometers from Dimona and 30 kilometers from Arad. The attacks were described as retaliation for a U.S. strike earlier the same day on Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility.

Iran has blamed both the United States and Israel for the earlier attack, while the Israeli military has denied involvement.

The Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center, near Dimona, is widely believed to be a key part of Israel’s suspected nuclear weapons program. However, in line with its longstanding policy, Israel neither confirms nor denies this.