Iranian Missile Strikes Damage Israel’s Weizmann Institute

Iranian Missile Strikes Damage Israel’s Weizmann Institute

REHOVOT, Israel – Iran launched missile strikes overnight, targeting Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, southeast of Tel Aviv. The attack caused significant damage, according to The New York Times, which cited accessed images. A fire broke out in a laboratory building, Israeli media reported. Concerns remain that people may be trapped inside.

The Weizmann Institute is a leading research center, known for advancements in AI, quantum physics, and military technology. Iran claimed the strike was retaliation for the assassination of its nuclear scientists, per Fars news agency. Social media footage allegedly shows the damaged facility.

The attack follows Israel’s recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and military leadership, killing top officials. At least three people died in Israel from Iran’s missile barrage, with dozens injured. Israel declared a state of emergency as tensions escalate.