Israel strikes Isfahan nuclear center in Iran, sound of explosions heard near Tehran
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Massive explosions heard near Iran's underground Fordow nuclear facility Photograph: (AFP, X)
Iran has said that two explosions hit areas close to Iran's underground Fordo nuclear facility.
Israel's military said it has struck Iranian military targets, including the nuclear sites of Isfahan and Natanz, after it carried out waves of strikes on Iran overnight. Iran said that two explosions hit areas close to Iran's underground Fordo nuclear facility. Sound of explosions were also heard in Tehran.
Tensions in West Asia escalated after Israel, on June 13, launched a ‘preemptive strike’ on Iran, hitting its nuclear and military sites and killing top generals of the country.
In response, Iran vowed to avenge the attack on its nuclear sites and the assassination of its senior military leadership, saying it would respond forcefully and that the “end of this story will be written by Iran’s hand”. Israel then said that Iran had launched 100 drones towards Israel and that its air defences were intercepting them outside Israeli territory.
The rise in tensions also comes as the US and Iran are negotiating over a nuclear deal. US President Donald Trump called on Iran to come to the negotiating table over its nuclear programme, warning of “much worse” consequences if it fails to act. He also said that he knew about the date of the Israeli attack. He added that Tehran might still have a “second chance” to reach a nuclear agreement.
He also issued a clear threat about the strength of US and Israeli military power, saying, “The United States makes the best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the World, BY FAR, and that Israel has a lot of it, with much more to come, And they know how to use it.”
Earlier, Iran accused the United States of backing the Israeli assault but Washington denied any involvement adding that it was aware of Israel's plan.
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