Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an extensive strike against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, specifically targeting the Natanz facility and key figures in its weapons development program, as part of a preemptive action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The strike reportedly included attacks on several military bases, though the full extent of damage and casualties remains undisclosed. Hours after the strike, Iran launched approximately 100 retaliatory drones toward Israel, which the Israeli Defense Forces are working to intercept.
The Natanz Nuclear Facility, one of Tehran’s critical nuclear sites, has been a primary target due to its role in enriching uranium for potential weaponization. Security analysts have previously flagged the facility for its capacity to produce enough weapons-grade uranium for multiple nuclear weapons when combined with the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant. Netanyahu emphasized that the strike aimed to disrupt Iran’s nuclear weaponization progress, which he claims has accelerated in recent months.
Reports indicate that the strike may have also impacted the Parchin military complex, which is believed to house nuclear weapons research facilities. Additional military installations near Tehran were reportedly targeted, though the full scope of the operation remains under assessment. The Israeli government has expressed concerns about Iran’s intentions to provide nuclear weapons to its regional proxies, a development Netanyahu warns could lead to a nuclear-armed Middle East.
With Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities expanding, Netanyahu warned that the threat of nuclear terrorism could extend beyond the region, potentially reaching Europe and even the United States. The strike follows ongoing diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration to seek a nuclear deal with Iran, highlighting the precarious balance between military action and diplomatic engagement in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an extensive strike against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, specifically targeting the Natanz facility and key figures in its weapons development program, as part of a preemptive action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The strike reportedly included attacks on several military bases, though the full extent of damage and casualties remains undisclosed. Hours after the strike, Iran launched approximately 100 retaliatory drones toward Israel, which the Israeli Defense Forces are working to intercept.
The Natanz Nuclear Facility, one of Tehran’s critical nuclear sites, has been a primary target due to its role in enriching uranium for potential weaponization. Security analysts have previously flagged the facility for its capacity to produce enough weapons-grade uranium for multiple nuclear weapons when combined with the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant. Netanyahu emphasized that the strike aimed to disrupt Iran’s nuclear weaponization progress, which he claims has accelerated in recent months.
Reports indicate that the strike may have also impacted the Parchin military complex, which is believed to house nuclear weapons research facilities. Additional military installations near Tehran were reportedly targeted, though the full scope of the operation remains under assessment. The Israeli government has expressed concerns about Iran’s intentions to provide nuclear weapons to its regional proxies, a development Netanyahu warns could lead to a nuclear-armed Middle East.
With Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities expanding, Netanyahu warned that the threat of nuclear terrorism could extend beyond the region, potentially reaching Europe and even the United States. The strike follows ongoing diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration to seek a nuclear deal with Iran, highlighting the precarious balance between military action and diplomatic engagement in the region.