Israel Iran War: Iran suffered heavy losses in Israel’s attack. Reuters cited a report claiming that Iran’s top-secret nuclear laboratory was destroyed by an airstrike during an Israeli counterattack in October. Israel’s bold move has dealt a major blow to Iran’s efforts to revive nuclear weapons research. The attack also destroyed sophisticated equipment used to design the plastic explosives that contain the uranium in the nuclear device, a critical component for detonation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly rejected the country’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, saying, “Iran is not after nuclear weapons.” However, Israeli and US officials tell a different story. As Axios reports, the Taleghan 2 facility was once part of Iran’s Amad nuclear weapons program, which was halted in 2003, but recent activity suggests a resurgence of its nuclear ambitions. But high-resolution satellite imagery clearly shows that the Talekhan 2 building was completely destroyed in the Israeli attack.
America warned Iran
Before the Israeli attack, Iran was warned by the White House about suspected nuclear research activities detected by Israeli and US intelligence. But Iran ignored these warnings. This raised concerns “across the board” about Iran’s intentions. The US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) also reassessed Iran’s nuclear program in light of these findings. Iran’s covert nuclear activities at Talekhan 2 are not part of its declared program. Which raises questions about its commitment to the nuclear deal.
The attack could escalate tensions between Israel and Iran
Tehran resents the way Israel has ruined Iran’s nuclear weapons dreams. He has repeatedly threatened to retaliate against Israel. The fear of the next terrible war between these two countries holds the breath of the international community. It remains to be seen whether Iran will limit its cooperation with the IAEA or whether it will negotiate with European powers on its peaceful nuclear program. After Israel’s attack, a box of apprehensions has been opened and the world is waiting for Iran’s next move. (Reuters)
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