Israel Destroyed Secret Iranian Nuclear Weapons Research Facility

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In a strike at the end of October, Israel targeted and destroyed an active nuclear weapons research facility in Iran, according to sources from the U.S. and Israeli governments. The attack, which focused on the Taleghan 2 facility within the Parchin military complex, dealt a severe blow to Iran's covert efforts to resume nuclear weapons development. Israeli and U.S. officials have stated that this operation disrupted a significant part of Iran’s nuclear ambitions.  

 

The Parchin complex, located roughly 20 miles southeast of Tehran, had long been associated with Iran's Amad nuclear weapons program, which officially ceased in 2003. However, recent intelligence suggested renewed activities at Taleghan 2, a site previously thought to be inactive. A former Israeli official revealed that the strike obliterated advanced equipment essential for designing plastic explosives used to trigger a nuclear device. High-resolution satellite images confirmed that the facility had been completely destroyed.

 

This renewed nuclear activity reportedly included computer modeling, metallurgy, and explosive research — processes that could be applied to the development of nuclear weapons while also being framed as civilian scientific research. “They conducted scientific activity that could lay the ground for the production of a nuclear weapon,” a U.S. official explained, emphasizing the secretive nature of the research, known only to a small faction within the Iranian government.  

 

Iran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear weapons. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated this stance, stating unequivocally, “Iran is not after nuclear weapons, period.” Despite these denials, Israeli and U.S. intelligence began tracking suspicious activities at Parchin earlier this year. In June, U.S. officials privately warned Iran about the activities but saw no signs of compliance. By late October, the situation had escalated.  

 

The attack on Taleghan 2 was strategically timed. Israeli officials reportedly selected the site as part of their retaliation for Iran’s massive missile attack on October 1. U.S. President Joe Biden had cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, warning of the potential for sparking a larger conflict. However, the Israelis pressed forward, targeting a site that Iran had not declared under its nuclear program. This strategic choice meant that Iran could not openly acknowledge the attack without admitting to violations of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.  

 

“This strike sent a clear message that the Israelis have deep insights into Iran's secret operations, even those known to only a few within their government,” said a U.S. official.  

 

The fallout from this strike is expected to have international repercussions. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will convene next week to vote on a resolution censuring Iran for its lack of cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog. Tehran has hinted that it might respond by limiting its cooperation with the agency.  

 

The Taleghan 2 strike highlights the high-stakes power struggle over nuclear capabilities in the region. While Iran denies any intent to develop nuclear weapons, this event underscores the vigilance and determination of Israeli and U.S. intelligence in countering perceived threats to global security.  

 

Based on a report by AXIOS 2024-11-18

 

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

Not very secret then.

[Bkk Brian]

2 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Not very secret then.

Not now...........

Edited 38 minutes ago by Bkk Brian