Iran reports a new attack at Fordo nuclear site, Tehran prison as it launches more strikes on Israel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's underground enrichment site at Fordo was hit again Monday while Iran fired a salvo of missiles and drones at Israel and warned the United States that its military now has a 'free hand' to attack American targets in the wake of the Trump administration's massive strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
The Fordo facility was one of those hit in Sunday's attack, and it was struck again on Monday, Iranian state television reported. There was no immediate word on damage nor who launched the attack, though Israel said earlier it was conducting airstrikes on Iran.
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Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? Iran's underground enrichment site at Fordow was hit again Monday while Iran fired a salvo of missiles and drones at Israel and warned the United States that its military now has a free hand to attack American targets in the wake of the Trump administration's massive strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The Israeli military also confirmed it struck roads around the Fordow facility to obstruct access to the site. The Fordow facility was one of those hit in the initial attack over the weekend, and the subsequent Monday strike was first reported by Iranian state television. There was no immediate word on damage. Rafael Grossi, the head of the United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Monday that given the explosive payload utilized, the UN nuclear watchdog expected very significant damage occurred in the initial strikes there. 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- Global News
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