Iranian Missile Strike Sparks Fire at Israeli Chemical Plant as U.S. Forces Alleged to Target Iranian Nuclear Facility

An Iranian ballistic missile fragment struck a chemical plant in southern Israel on March 29, triggering a fire that raised concerns about potential chemical leaks. No injuries were reported, and the Ministry of Environmental Protection later confirmed there was no danger to the public after the fire was brought under control.

Iran has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on March 28 that U.S. forces attacked an Iranian uranium concentrate production facility on March 27. The site processes uranium ore into yellow cake—a critical intermediate step in nuclear enrichment.