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Israel launched attacks on Iran’s underground Fordo nuclear facility, confirmed by both Iranian and Israeli officials. Simultaneously, blasts were reported in Tehran and Jerusalem.
Satellite image courtesy of Maxar Technologies shows cargo trucks postioned near an underground entrance to Iran’s Fordo Fuel Enrichment Plant (AFP)
Israel on Monday carried out a fresh round of attacks on Iran’s underground Fordo nuclear site south of Tehran, Iranian state television reported.
“The aggressor attacked the Fordo nuclear site again,” Tasnim news agency reported, quoting a spokesperson for the crisis management authority in Qom province, where the site is located.
The development was later confirmed by Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, who said his country was attacking with “unprecedented intensity”, targets in central Tehran.
There was no immediate word on the damage at the site.
Meanwhile, loud blasts were heard in northern Tehran.
Blasts were also heard in Jerusalem after the Israeli army warned of Iranian missile strikes.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
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