Israel-Iran War: Iran suffered heavy losses from Israeli attacks. Reuters cited reports that Iran’s top-secret nuclear laboratory was destroyed by an air strike during Israel’s counterattack in October. Israel’s bold move dealt a major blow to Iran’s efforts to revive nuclear weapons research. The attack also reportedly destroyed advanced equipment used to design plastic explosives that encapsulate uranium in nuclear devices, which are key components in explosions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi strongly denied that the country is pursuing nuclear weapons, saying that “Iran is not pursuing the manufacture of nuclear weapons.” Israeli and U.S. officials, however, tell a different story. According to Axios, the Talqan 2 facility was once part of Iran’s Amad nuclear weapons program, which was discontinued in 2003, but recent activity suggests a resurgence of its nuclear ambitions. But high-resolution satellite images clearly show that Talgan 2 was completely destroyed in the Israeli attack.
The United States has warned Iran
The Israeli attack came after the White House warned Iran about suspicious nuclear research activities uncovered by Israeli and U.S. intelligence agencies. But Iran ignored these warnings. This raises “comprehensive” concerns about Iran’s intentions. The U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) also reassessed Iran’s nuclear program based on these findings. Iran’s covert nuclear activities at Talegan 2 are not part of its overt plans. This raises questions about its commitment to the nuclear treaty.
The attack could heighten tensions between Israel and Iran
Tehran is uneasy about the way Israel has crushed Iran’s nuclear weapons dreams. He has repeatedly threatened retaliation against Israel. Fear of a horrific impending war between the two countries has the international community holding its breath. Now, it remains to be seen whether Iran will limit cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency or enter into negotiations with European powers over its peaceful nuclear program. After the Israeli attack, a box of worry was opened as the world awaited Iran’s next move. (Reuters)
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