Iranian Missile Strikes Weizmann Institute, Damages Israeli Science Labs

Iran launched a missile attack on the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, causing significant damage to multiple laboratory buildings and sparking a fire. Emergency responders quickly contained the blaze, and while no casualties have been officially confirmed by the institute, investigations continue regarding potential trapped individuals. This strike represents a rare and symbolic blow to Israel's premier civilian scientific research institution, seen as a key part of the country's security and technological infrastructure. The attack was part of a broader Iranian missile and drone barrage in retaliation for recent Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities. Alongside this, other locations in Israel suffered casualties and damage, and regional tensions escalated with attacks near the U.S. consulate in Iraq. Israel has formally requested U.S. military intervention amid the intensifying conflict.