Israel destroys secret nuclear facility in Iran: Details
Illustrative photo: Israel struck a nuclear facility in Iran (Getty Images)
The Israeli army carried out a precise strike on the secret underground complex Minzadehei, where a group of Iranian scientists was working on developing nuclear weapons, stated IDF Brigadier General Effie Defrin, according to The Times of Israel.
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Secret underground development
According to Defrin, the destroyed facility was located on the outskirts of Tehran and was partially buried underground to protect it from airstrikes. At the Minzadehei base, a group of Iranian specialists was secretly developing the technologies necessary for producing nuclear warheads.
The IDF noted that Israeli intelligence had been tracking the movements of Iranian nuclear scientists. This made it possible to precisely locate their new workplace and carry out a devastating strike on the complex.
Nuclear program
The Israeli Defense Forces pointed out that after the 12-day war in June 2025, when Iran’s nuclear infrastructure had already suffered serious attacks, Tehran did not halt its military program.
US and Israeli operation against Iran
On February 28, tensions in the Middle East escalated following a preventive strike by Israel and the US on Iranian territory. The operation was a response to the final collapse of nuclear negotiations on February 26 and Tehran’s refusal to make concessions.
The attack involved about 200 Israeli fighter jets, which struck over 500 targets, including air defense sites, missile installations, and government residences in Tehran, Isfahan, and other cities.
As a result of the Israeli and US strike, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was eliminated.
