Iran war: Strikes near Israel's nuclear center injure dozens

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Iranian ballistic missiles have struck the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad near its main nuclear research center. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Follow DW.

  • Around 100 people have been injured after Iranian missiles struck near Israel's main nuclear research facility
  • Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to continue strikes on Iran after 'very difficult evening'
  • US President Donald Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours
  • Reports say two Iranian ballistic missiles were fired at the joint US-UK military base on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean
  • The Israeli military denies responsibility for a strike that hit Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment facility
  • US Treasury Department says it has lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already stranded at sea, in an effort to cool surging oil prices

Here is a roundup of the war in the Middle East on Saturday, March 21, 2026. You can catch up on Friday's developments here.