UN nuclear watchdog says no radiation detected after Dimona strike

UN nuclear watchdog says no radiation detected after Dimona strike The International Atomic Energy Agency said it has detected no signs of radiation following reports of a missile incident in the Israeli city of Dimona. The UN nuclear watchdog said it had not received indications of damage at the Negev nuclear research centre. The agency added that information from countries in the region does not show any abnormal radiation levels. The statement comes after recent strikes near Dimona raised concerns about potential nuclear risks. First responders inspecting the site of an Iranian missile strike in Dimona on 21 March 2026. Jorge NOVOMINSKY / AFPTV / AFP

The International Atomic Energy Agency said it has detected no signs of radiation following reports of a missile incident in the Israeli city of Dimona.

The UN nuclear watchdog said it had not received indications of damage at the Negev nuclear research centre.

The agency added that information from countries in the region does not show any abnormal radiation levels.

The statement comes after recent strikes near Dimona raised concerns about potential nuclear risks.