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IN PHOTOS: Over 100 injured in Iran's missile attacks on Israel

Updated On: 22 March, 2026 03:31 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

More than 100 people, including children, were injured after ballistic missiles fired by Iran struck the southern Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona, causing extensive damage to residential areas and overwhelming local emergency services, officials said. Pics/AFP

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More than 100 people, including children, were injured after ballistic missiles fired by Iran struck the southern Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona, causing extensive damage to residential areas and overwhelming local emergency services, officials said. Pics/AFP

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More than 100 people, including children, were injured after ballistic missiles fired by Iran struck the southern Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona, causing extensive damage to residential areas and overwhelming local emergency services, officials said. Pics/AFP
<p>The Israeli Foreign Ministry sharply condemned the Saturday (local time) evening strikes, stating on X, "The Iranian regime devastated Arad and Dimona by deliberately striking civilians with missiles. Over 100 people were injured, including children. A blatant war crime. Pure terrorism"</p>

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The Israeli Foreign Ministry sharply condemned the Saturday (local time) evening strikes, stating on X, "The Iranian regime devastated Arad and Dimona by deliberately striking civilians with missiles. Over 100 people were injured, including children. A blatant war crime. Pure terrorism"

<p>Hospitals in the region reported treating dozens of civilians for shrapnel wounds, broken bones and shock, with some in serious condition</p>

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Hospitals in the region reported treating dozens of civilians for shrapnel wounds, broken bones and shock, with some in serious condition

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the evening as "a difficult moment in the battle for the future" and vowed that Israel would respond to the attacks in a manner that ensures its security</p>

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the evening as "a difficult moment in the battle for the future" and vowed that Israel would respond to the attacks in a manner that ensures its security

<p>The Iranian attacks reportedly came after Tehran's response to a strike on its Natanz nuclear facility earlier in the day, which Iran blamed on a joint US-Israeli operation -- an allegation Israel has denied</p>

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The Iranian attacks reportedly came after Tehran's response to a strike on its Natanz nuclear facility earlier in the day, which Iran blamed on a joint US-Israeli operation -- an allegation Israel has denied

<p>Iranian military spokespeople claimed their missiles were aimed at strategic targets but did not dispute that towns were hit</p>

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Iranian military spokespeople claimed their missiles were aimed at strategic targets but did not dispute that towns were hit

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