Israeli nuclear facility attacked with Iranian ballistic missiles, air defense system destroyed

At least 90 people have been injured in recent missile attacks on Israel by Iran. Israeli authorities have acknowledged that Iran launched attacks on two locations in southern Israel. Israel's missile defense system failed to stop the attacks, which targeted the country's central nuclear research center.

According to reports by Al Jazeera and CBS News, Iran's official news agency, Mizan, stated that Iran retaliated against Israel's Dimona facility in response to an attack on Natanz, Iran's central nuclear enrichment facility. Mizan said there was no radioactive leakage at the facility, which is located about 135 miles south of Tehran.

Israel's emergency medical agency, Magen David Adom, reported that at least 59 people were injured in the Iranian attack on the southern Israeli city of Arad on Sunday morning. Six of the 59 people taken to hospitals in the area are in critical condition. Magen David Adom teams are searching for people trapped under the rubble.

Dimona and Arad are located near Israel's central nuclear research center. At least 31 people were injured in the attack on Dimona. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday morning that the country's military will not back down from war in the Middle East. He described the situation as a "very difficult time" for the country's future.

Netanyahu spoke with the mayor of Arad after the attack and assured him of security and countermeasures. The primary target of the attacks on these cities was the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center, located near Dimona. Iran stated that the operation was in response to Israeli attacks on the Natanz nuclear facility.

Over 100 people, including two children, have been injured in the Iranian missile attacks, with 11 reported to be in critical condition. The Israeli media reported that the country's advanced air defense system failed to intercept at least two ballistic missiles, which is now under high-level investigation.

The cities of Dimona and Arad are situated in the Negev Desert and are part of Israel's sensitive infrastructure. Dimona is known worldwide as the center of Israel's suspected nuclear weapons program. Arad is located near several key Israeli military bases and serves as a residential area for personnel working at the nuclear facility.

Iran targeted these cities because they form a common link between nuclear infrastructure and military supply lines. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the situation as "a very difficult evening for our future." He and IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir expressed determination to continue fighting against enemies on all fronts.

Netanyahu and Zamir assured the mayors of the affected cities of security and countermeasures. Meanwhile, Israel launched fresh attacks on various areas of Tehran, with reports of explosions in the eastern part of the city. Iranian authorities said key facilities were targeted.

In response, Iran continued missile attacks on Israel and other countries in the region. The Iranian military warned that if its power plants are targeted, it will attack all energy facilities linked to the US and Israel in the Middle East.

Iranian authorities also claimed to have shot down a US-Israeli drone over Tehran, while the Revolutionary Guards claimed to have downed an Israeli fighter jet, which Israel has not confirmed. According to Iran's nuclear agency, the Natanz nuclear facility was targeted by the US and Israel, but the International Atomic Energy Agency said there was no evidence of radioactive leakage.

The Iranian Ministry of Health reported that over 1,500 people have been killed and more than 20,000 injured since the start of the war, with several hospitals evacuated. The situation is also tense in Gulf countries, with Saudi Arabia claiming to have intercepted dozens of Iranian drones and missiles, and Bahrain reporting the foiling of hundreds of attacks.

In Qatar, a military helicopter crashed, prompting a rescue operation. Following the Iranian attacks on Israel, emergency measures have been taken. Prime Minister Netanyahu described the situation as "extremely difficult" and ordered the strengthening of rescue services.

The Israeli Ministry of Education has closed schools nationwide, and gatherings have been banned in southern regions. Experts warn that the escalation of the war and attacks on energy facilities could affect global oil and gas supplies, leading to economic consequences.

The Revolutionary Guards said the balance of the war is shifting, and Israel's air defense system is weakening. According to the Revolutionary Guards, attacks on Dimona, Beersheba, and Eilat have resulted in hundreds of Israeli casualties.

Iran has responded strongly to US threats, with the Khatam al-Anbia headquarters warning that if Iranian power plants are attacked, all US energy facilities in the region will be targeted. The statement added that IT infrastructure and desalination plants could also be potential targets.

The Iranian Minister of Energy said the recent attacks have caused significant damage to the country's water and electricity systems, with dozens of water treatment and supply centers targeted. The minister added that important networks were destroyed in US and Israeli attacks.

The minister stated that measures are being taken to repair and restore the damage. According to the Israeli military, Iran has launched 400 missiles since the start of the war, with 92% of them intercepted. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday that it had detected a rocket launch from Iran and was working to intercept it.

The IDF stated on Telegram, "A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran towards Israeli territory. Defense systems are working to intercept the threat." The US and Israel launched attacks on several locations in Iran on February 28, causing damage and civilian casualties. Iran has retaliated with attacks on Israeli territory and US military bases in Western Asia.

Initially, the US and Israel claimed their "pre-emptive" attack was necessary to counter the potential threat from Iran's nuclear program, but they soon clarified that they seek regime change in Iran.