Tensions Escalate: Iran's Nuclear Sites Under Attack
Iran's Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz nuclear sites came under attack according to state news agency IRNA. Akbar Salehi, Isfahan's deputy security governor, confirmed the incidents, with air defense activated in Qom province. Iran’s media outlets, linked to the Revolutionary Guard, also reported related air defense activities.
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In a dramatic escalation, Iran's state-run IRNA news agency has confirmed attacks on several nuclear facilities, including the prominent Fordo site. The incidents, which occurred early Sunday, have heightened international tensions.
According to Akbar Salehi, the deputy governor of Isfahan responsible for security, the attacks targeted nuclear sites in Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz. While specifics were sparse, this marks a significant development in the region's security landscape.
The Qom province's air defenses were reportedly activated in response to the hostile threats. Meanwhile, reports from Tasnim and Fars news agencies, known for their proximity to the Revolutionary Guard, corroborated these events, indicating defensive actions around Fordo and Isfahan.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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