US and Israel attack Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, says Iran atomic energy organization

Summary

According to the Iranian atomic energy organization, a coordinated attack by the US and Israel targeted the Natanz nuclear facility.

The organization emphasized that there was no leakage of radioactive materials reported in the vicinity of the facility, which is located in central Iran.

This incident raises concerns regarding the security of nuclear infrastructure and the potential implications for regional stability and nuclear non-proliferation efforts.

Key Facts

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Primary source	Le Monde
Source count	11
First published	2026-03-21T09:56:25.000Z

Updates

Update at 11:36 UTC on 2026-03-21

Nuclear Energy reported Iran accuses the US and Israel of orchestrating an attack on its Natanz nuclear facility.

Sources: Nuclear Energy

Update at 11:36 UTC on 2026-03-21

DW News reported Iran accuses the US and Israel of attacking its main uranium enrichment site, escalating tensions in the region.

Sources: DW News

Update at 19:47 UTC on 2026-03-21

France 24 reported The Iran war continues to escalate with a missile strike on Dimona, raising concerns over regional stability.

Sources: France 24

Update at 19:47 UTC on 2026-03-21

France 24 reported A missile strike has targeted a town near a nuclear facility in Iran, raising tensions in the region.

Sources: France 24

Update at 20:13 UTC on 2026-03-21

EuroNews reported Iran claims the attack was retaliation for a prior strike on its nuclear facility, while Israel denies involvement.

Sources: EuroNews

Update at 21:12 UTC on 2026-03-21

France 24 reported An Iranian missile struck the Israeli town of Dimona, injuring dozens in retaliation for strikes on its Natanz nuclear site.

Sources: France 24

Update at 21:34 UTC on 2026-03-21

AP News reported Iranian ballistic missiles penetrated Israel's defenses, striking the towns of Dimona and Arad, near the country's main nuclear research center.

Sources: AP News

Update at 23:27 UTC on 2026-03-21

Nuclear Energy reported The IAEA addresses concerns regarding potential damage to nuclear facilities following a missile strike in Iran.

Sources: Nuclear Energy

Update at 09:15 UTC on 2026-03-22

Nuclear Energy reported IAEA confirms the safety of the Dimona nuclear research facility following missile strike.

Sources: Nuclear Energy

Update at 10:01 UTC on 2026-03-22

France 24 reported Iranian missile strikes on two southern Israeli towns wounded over 100 people as air defense systems failed to intercept the projectiles.

Sources: France 24

Update at 17:09 UTC on 2026-03-22

Nuclear Energy reported The International Atomic Energy Agency reports no damage following a recent strike at an Israeli nuclear facility.

Sources: Nuclear Energy

Update at 20:04 UTC on 2026-03-22

EuroNews reported Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the city of Arad, where 84 people were injured, according to first responders.

Sources: EuroNews