Boom! Isfahan After Natanz: IDF's Stunning Hits On Iran's Nuclear Core; 2nd N-Strike In 24 Hours
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/ Jun 14, 2025, 02:09AM IST
A massive blast rocked Isfahan's nuclear research centre on Friday, state media confirm. Mehr News Agency reported a 'massive explosion' without details initially. Israeli military spokesperson Effie Defrin later told reporters the site was struck. The facility employs around 3,000 nuclear scientists and forms part of Iran's core nuclear infrastructure
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