Israel had attacked this Iranian nuclear laboratory.
Israel-Iran War: Iran suffered heavy losses in the Israeli attack. Reuters cited a report claiming that Iran’s top-secret nuclear laboratory was destroyed by an airstrike during an Israeli counterstrike in October. This bold move by Israel has dealt a severe blow to Iran’s efforts to revive nuclear weapons research. The attack also reportedly destroyed sophisticated equipment used to design the plastic explosives that encase uranium in a nuclear device, a critical component for detonation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly denied that the country seeks nuclear weapons, saying: “Iran does not seek to build nuclear weapons.” However, Israeli and American officials tell a different story. According to a report from Axios, 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 images clearly show that the Taleghan 2 building has been completely destroyed in the Israeli attack.
The United States had warned Iran
Before the Israeli attack, the White House warned Iran about suspicious nuclear research activities uncovered 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 Taleghan 2 are not part of its stated program. Which raises questions about his commitment to the nuclear treaty.
This attack may increase tension between Israel and Iran
Tehran is angry at the way Israel has thwarted Iran’s dreams of nuclear weapons. He repeatedly threatens retaliation against Israel. The fear of an upcoming terrible war between these two countries leaves the international community breathless. It now remains to be seen whether Iran will limit its cooperation with the IAEA or negotiate with European powers over its peaceful nuclear program. After the Israeli attack, a kind of apprehension box has been opened and the world is waiting for Iran’s next step. (Reuters)
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