Israeli Airstrike Destroys Secret Iranian Nuclear Facility

The October attack significantly hampers Iran's nuclear weapons research, raising regional tensions.

The Israeli airstrike targeted the Taleghan 2 facility within Iran's Parchin military complex, previously thought inactive but recently revived for nuclear research.
Destroyed equipment was crucial for developing plastic explosives needed to detonate a nuclear device, a key component in weaponization.
The attack follows Iran's missile barrage on Israel and has escalated concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions despite Tehran's denial of pursuing nuclear weapons.
U.S. and Israeli intelligence had detected renewed nuclear research activity at the site, prompting warnings to Iran that went unheeded.
The International Atomic Energy Agency is set to vote on censuring Iran, as the international community monitors Iran's response and potential diplomatic negotiations.