Iranian strikes on the Weizmann Institute of Science

Iranian strikes on Weizmann Institute of Science
Part of the Twelve-Day War and the Middle Eastern crisis
TypeBallistic missile strikes
Location
Rehovot, Israel
TargetWeizmann Institute of Science
Date15 June 2025
Executed by Iran
Outcome
  • 90% of the institute's structures sustained damage
  • 25% of the institute's operations suspended
  • 2 billion shekels in damages
CasualtiesNone

On 15 June 2025, Iran launched ballistic missile strikes on the Weizmann Institute of Science, a scientific and military research facility in Rehovot, Israel, targeting and demolishing multiple facilities within the complex and inflicting considerable damage. Approximately 45 research laboratories in the Weizmann Institute sustained damage, impacting an estimated 400 to 500 researchers.

Israeli media reported that Iran intentionally aimed at an advanced research facility associated with the Israeli military.

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