ALBAWABA- Iranian air defenses confronted “hostile targets” over northern Tehran Thursday night, amid claims from Israeli sources that the Arak nuclear facility was destroyed using specialized bunker-penetrating weapons, incinerating its underground infrastructure.
Satellite imagery and verified videos reveal significant damage to the reactor dome at Iran’s Arak heavy water facility, attacked earlier this morning by the Israeli Air Force in what Tehran calls a dangerous new provocation.
At least six precision-guided bombs struck the reactor's containment building, marking a serious escalation targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Iran has not confirmed the strike but accuses Israel of waging war on its peaceful nuclear program.
Iranian officials lashed out at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), with the Deputy Foreign Minister accusing its Director General of silence and bias, calling him a tool of the U.S. and Israel.
Tehran announced it will submit official evidence to the UN Security Council over the IAEA’s alleged complicity.
Meanwhile, NBC quoted Israeli intelligence admitting Iran’s recent missile barrage left them with “less time to prepare,” acknowledging Iran still holds ample missile stockpiles and capacity for prolonged attacks. Interception rates reportedly dropped from 90% to 65% in the last 24 hours.
Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheva have been described as the deadliest yet, hitting key Israeli military and intelligence sites, including the Tel Aviv stock exchange and Soroka military hospital.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker declared, “We’ve proven we can strike any target in Tel Aviv or Haifa,” blaming U.S. backing for Israel’s continued aggression.
