Image: صوت الإمارات

Iran Strikes Chemical Plant Near Beersheba, Israel

29 March, 2026.Iran.8 sources

Key Takeaways

Iranian missiles hit a hazardous materials plant in Neot Hovav near Beersheba, causing a fire.
Injuries were reported in the Beersheba area following the strike.
Hazardous materials concerns prompted monitoring and emergency response.

Iranian Missile Hits Chemical Plant

An Iranian missile struck a chemical plant in the Neot Hovav industrial zone near Beersheba.

“BREAKING Iran warns US troops on the ground will be 'set on fire'Islamabad will 'soon' host talks between the US and Iran, says PakistanNetanyahu threatens wider Lebanon invasion as Israeli troops move in Click to pause breaking news tickerpause-square-backgroundClose Breaking News Tickerclose Toggle Play Iran hits industrial zone in southern Israel An Iranian missile barrage has caused a fire a chemical plant near Beersheba in southern Israel, following expanded attacks on Iranian infrastructure”

Al Jazeera

The Israeli Broadcasting Authority confirmed the facility contains hazardous materials.

Al Jazeera

Firefighters worked to control the blaze and specialized teams assessed damage.

Hazardous Materials Leakage

The Israeli Fire and Rescue Service reported crews working to shut valves inside the damaged plant.

The strike caused leakage of hazardous materials, raising concerns.

Al-Jazeera Net

One person sustained minor injuries.

Retaliatory Strike in Israel

The strike came as Iran retaliated after Israel targeted industrial facilities in Iran.

“1 injured in southern Israel when Iranian rocket sparks fire at chemical plant Fire raised concerns of potential hazardous materials incident, but no leak was confirmed, says Israeli media, with monitoring continuing as precautionary measure ISTANBUL Firefighters and emergency crews were deployed to the Neot Hovav industrial area to contain the blaze and search for casualties, Israeli daily Maariv reported”