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Iran Retaliates After US-Israel Airstrikes; War Escalates Amid 'Devastation' Warning
Iran's Retaliatory Attack Following US-Israel Airstrikes
As the war sparked by US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran enters its 22nd day, both sides have intensified their confrontation by striking near nuclear facilities. US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. In response, Iran has vowed more destructive retaliation.
On October 21 (local time), Iran launched a missile attack on Dimona, a city in southern Israel where a nuclear facility is located. This strike was in retaliation for the US and Israel's attack on Iran's key nuclear facility, the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. According to the Israeli Ministry of Health, the Iranian airstrike resulted in 64 injuries in Dimona and 116 in the nearby town of Arad, with some reported to be seriously injured.
Escalation of War and Rising Tensions in the Middle East
With both sides targeting nuclear facilities and engaging in retaliatory actions, tensions in the Middle East are at an all-time high. President Trump's strong warnings and Iran's threats of further retaliation suggest a potential escalation of the conflict. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, expressing concerns about the widening Middle East war.
*Source: 연합뉴스 한민족센터 (2026-03-22)*
