Israeli Strikes Target Key Iranian Nuclear Sites
The Israeli military reported strikes on critical Iranian nuclear sites, including Bushehr, Isfahan, and Natanz. Despite the attacks, the Russian embassy confirmed Bushehr, Iran's sole operating nuclear plant, continues normal operations with no security threats identified.
In a bold move, the Israeli military announced on Thursday that it had launched strikes against three significant Iranian nuclear sites: Bushehr, Isfahan, and Natanz. These sites are crucial to Iran's nuclear capabilities and have long been points of contention on the global stage.
Bushehr, notably Iran's only fully-operational nuclear power plant, sits strategically on the Gulf coast. The facility relies on Russian-supplied fuel, which is later transported back to Russia to minimize proliferation risks. This collaboration has kept Bushehr a critical component of Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
Despite these military actions, the Russian embassy in Iran assured that operations at Bushehr remain normal, emphasizing there are no immediate security threats as a result of the strikes. This development adds another layer of complexity to the already tense geopolitical situation in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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