The Israeli military claims to have struck a "nuclear research facility" in Tehran.
Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem, March 21 (Reporter Pang Xinyi, Chen Junqing) The Israel Defense Forces said on the 21st that the Air Force recently attacked a strategic research facility in Tehran, the capital of Iran, "used for the development of nuclear weapon components."
The Israeli military stated that this facility is located within a polytechnic university in Tehran and has been used by Iran for "the development of nuclear weapon components."
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, during a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Modi on the 21st, refuted the U.S. excuse of "preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons" as a pretext for military strikes against Iran, stating that Iran has repeatedly emphasized its willingness to accept inspections and oversight of its peaceful nuclear activities.
The Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike on a strategic research facility in Tehran on March 21, 2023, which was reportedly used for developing nuclear weapons components. This action was confirmed by the Israeli Defense Forces, amidst ongoing tensions regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities.
- Israeli Air Force attacked a facility in Tehran.
- The facility was used for developing nuclear weapons components.
- The attack occurred on March 21, 2023.
- Iranian President rejected U.S. claims regarding military action against Iran.