World Signal

Iranian ballistic missiles broke through Israeli air defence systems and slammed into residential neighborhoods near a sensitive nuclear facility, leaving behind scenes of destruction, panic, and a growing humanitarian crisis.   The attack unfolded overnight between Saturday, March 21, and early Sunday, March 22, 2026, when Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles toward southern Israel. The primary areas affected were the desert cities of Dimona and Arad, both located in the Negev region, not far from Israel’s well-known nuclear research center. The timing of the strikes, deep into the night when families were inside their homes, intensified the human toll and chaos that followed.   Residents described terrifying moments as sirens wailed and explosions echoed across the desert landscape. In Dimona, roughly 20 kilometers from the nuclear facility, and in Arad, about 35 kilometers away, missiles struck residential blocks, shattering buildings and sending debris flying...