In the country’s south, residents faced the devastation in the cities of Dimona and Arad. In northern Israel, a man was killed in a strike by the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group. Iran responds to Trump’s ultimatumTrump said on Saturday that he would give Iran 48 hours to open the vital Strait of Hormuz or face a new round of attacks. AdvertisementThe Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean and is a critical pathway for the world’s flow of oil. Dimona is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) west of the nuclear research center and Arad around 35 kilometers (22 miles) north.

Source: Huffington Post March 22, 2026 04:51 UTC