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

 

 

 

Not very secret then.

2 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Not very secret then.

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

Edited November 17, 20241 yr by Bkk Brian

Not all bad news today then. A muslim state with a nuke would be a total threat to the rest of the world. That country need nuking back to the stoneage to suit their evil religion

48 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Not all bad news today then. A muslim state with a nuke would be a total threat to the rest of the world. That country need nuking back to the stoneage to suit their evil religion

Every heard of Pakistan?

3 hours ago, LukKrueng said:

Every heard of Pakistan?

Apparently not. At one time a great ally of the US. Their "evil" religion didn't matter then.

By the reports of demonstrations and by protesting in other ways in Iran, I would hesitate to encourage nuclear bombing of Iran. 

There would be enormous civilian casualties or as the military is fond of calling them "collateral damage."

Regarding the conflict in the Middle East, I don't stand for any particular side.

But it is good to take away the Nuke from Someone Really Crazed.

 

Even the regime of Saddam Hussein was Secular (segregation of the politics and the religious influence).

 

But Iran has been completely run by Religious Fundamentalists, posing threat  to the rest of the world.

 

So 'Well Done Israel', for the time being.

 

me no understan,  why iran not just buy a nuke from another muslim country or even N korea, to stop this ...

13 minutes ago, john donson said:

me no understan,  why iran not just buy a nuke from another muslim country or even N korea, to stop this ...

 

They might like to but the DPRK isn't selling. They are concerned about repercussions from China.

On 11/18/2024 at 6:45 AM, RichardColeman said:

Not all bad news today then. A muslim state with a nuke would be a total threat to the rest of the world. 

 

Agree, even though I am not particularly pro-Israel.

They are the very last faction who should own any A-bombs.

Just like arming WW2 Nazi with that thing.

Too far too dangerous to the whole world.

If their Suicide Bombers got any micro nukes(even primitive Dirty-Bomb),  they might detonate them in the  population center of the countries they deem hostile.

 

 

 

Edited November 19, 20241 yr by black tabby12345

Sure they did ... 

 

Some heroic Iranians are helping Israel.  Everyday these Iranians put their lives on the line  in hope of one day liberating their nation from the grip of ignorant religious extremists.

Edited November 19, 20241 yr by Patong2021