Iran Claims Natanz Nuclear Plant Sabotaged by US, Israel
Iran's atomic energy agency reports a suspected cyber attack at the Natanz nuclear facility, but no radiation leaks. The incident raises tensions between Iran and Western powers.
Iran has accused the United States and Israel of being behind a suspected cyber attack that caused damage at its Natanz nuclear facility. The incident occurred on Sunday, with Iran's atomic energy organization reporting no radioactive leakage in the area.
The attack on the Natanz nuclear site, located in central Iran, is the latest in a series of incidents targeting the country's nuclear program. Tehran has blamed Israel for a number of past attacks, including the assassination of the country's top nuclear scientist in November 2020.
Iranian officials have condemned the Natanz incident as an act of terrorism and sabotage, vowing to retaliate. The United States and Israel have not officially claimed responsibility, but the two countries have a history of covert operations against Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}The Natanz nuclear facility is a key part of Iran's nuclear program, housing thousands of centrifuges used to enrich uranium. The site has been the target of previous attacks and sabotage efforts, including a 2010 cyber attack known as Stuxnet that was widely attributed to the US and Israel.
The latest incident comes as Iran and world powers are engaged in indirect talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, which former US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from in 2018. The attack on Natanz could further complicate these negotiations and heighten tensions in the region.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}In a statement, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said the attack had caused
Source: Al Jazeera
