The Government of Iran confirmed on Saturday night that three of its main nuclear facilities – Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan – were. Bombardio marks the most severe climb between Washington and Tehran since the beginning of the armed conflict between Israel and Iran two weeks ago.
According to Iranian state media, the attack occurred “a few hours after the activation of Qom Air Defense Systems”, a region near Fordow’s underground plant. The Iran Crisis Management Center spokesman stated that “enemy air forces managed to reach part of the installation area.”
Fordow: most strategic target of the offensive
The nuclear facility of Fordow, located in the depths of the mountains north of Iran, is considered the most sensitive point of the Iranian nuclear program. Surrounded advanced centrifuges capable of enriching uranium to levels close to those necessary for nuclear weapons. Being buried under rocks, it was believed that only deep penetration missiles, such as those made by the US, would be able to damage the structure.
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Although Iran has not disclosed the extent of damage, confirmation of the attack suggests violation of what was considered a strategic limit of national security.
Targets also include Natanz and Isfahan
In a separate statement, the deputy governor of Isfahan province said there were also “intrusions” in the regions of the facilities of Natanz and Isfahan in the center of the country. Anti -aircraft defenses were activated in both places, but “several explosions were heard,” according to reports of state agency Irna.
The Natanz plant has been the subject of previous sabotage attributed to Israel, and is one of the main uranium enrichment units of Iran. Isfahan, in turn, houses uranium conversion facilities.
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Semioficial Mehr stated that, according to government sources, the facilities had been emptied “for some time” in anticipation of a possible attack. State TV Irib has repeated the version, claiming that the operation would have limited operational impact.
However, analysts heard by the international press warn that the physical destruction of critical components can significantly delay the Iranian nuclear program – and deepen the willingness of retaliation by Tehran.
Trump confirms national network operation
Shortly after the disclosure of the Iranian press bombings, US President Donald Trump confirmed in an official statement that American aircraft had successfully reached critical targets from Iran’s nuclear program. ”
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Trump classified the attack as a “proportional and preventive” response to Tehran’s actions, and said he will not accept a nuclear Iran. “The regime had all the chances of retreating. The choice was theirs. And now the world is safer,” he said.
