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The Herald Scotland
11 hours ago
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- The Herald Scotland
Satellite images, maps show Iranian nuclear sites before and after
Here's a look at where strikes have been reported so far and what the nuclear sites looked like before and after the attacks: The Israeli military reports that it damaged an underground area of Iran's uranium enrichment facility at Natanz that contained a "multi-story enrichment hall with centrifuges, electrical rooms and additional supporting infrastructure." The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that at least one strike hit the Natanz nuclear site. The nuclear watchdog said in a statement that it has found "no elevated radiation levels" at the facility. The points mapped below are from daily assessments provided by the Institute for the Study of War and the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute which include confirmed airstrikes, reported airstrikes, reports of explosion with footage, and reports of explosions without footage. The data is collected from open sources including geolocated visual evidence and opposition, local, and international media sources. USA TODAY has verified some but not all of the strikes assessed by Critical Threats and ISW. The below satellite images from Maxar Technologies show key Iranian nuclear facilities before and after the Israeli attacks. Israel struck Shiraz Electronics Industries in Shiraz, Fars Province, on June 15, according to the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute. An Iranian munitions factory in Isfahan was targeted on June 15, the Critical Threats Project reported. Israel has also hit missile bases that reportedly stored solid and liquid-fueled missiles, including the Ghadir site, according to the Critical Threats Project. Read more: Israel attacks Iran -- see strike map, satellite images of nuclear sites CONTRIBUTING Jennifer Borresen, Kim Hjelmgaard, Joey Garrison, and Shawn J. Sullivan, USA TODAY
The Herald Scotland
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Did pizza tracker on social media predict Israel's attack on Iran?
Amid indications that Israel was preparing a strike, someone outside the world classified intelligence saw it - or something - coming. "As of 6:59 pm ET nearly all pizza establishments nearby the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity," the account Pentagon Pizza Report posted on X on June 12, pointing to We The Pizza, Domino's Pizza, District Pizza Palace and Extreme Pizza. The account then posted a follow up tweet saying that these locations had a "significant drop in activity" ten minutes later. At around 10 p.m., the account shared that Freddie's Beach Bar, a gay bar near the Pentagon, had "abnormally low traffic for a Thursday night. Potentially indicating a busy night at the Pentagon." The Guardian reported that pizza deliveries to the Pentagon surged right before the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in 1991. President Donald Trump told Reuters he knew the attacks were coming. "We knew everything, and I tried to save Iran humiliation and death. I tried to save them very hard because I would have loved to have seen a deal worked out," he said. Israel has been warning for more than a decade it would attack Iran's nuclear program and energy facilities if they reached a stage where they could be weaponized. The two countries are longtime foes. Contributing: Kim Hjelmgaard, Davis Winkie, Francesca Chambers, and Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY
The Herald Scotland
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Trump says Iran looking to de-escalate conflict with Israel
"They have to make a deal," Trump said. "And it's painful for both parties, but I'd say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately before it's too late." More: Can Trump pull off peace plans, trade deals at the G7? What to know about the summit Trump brushed off a question about what it would take for the U.S. to get involved in the conflict, saying he didn't want to discuss it. Later when asked about intelligence-sharing with Israel, he said: "We've always supported Israel... Israel's doing very well right now." Israel and Iran were in their fourth day of air strikes, with gas fields burning in Iran and Israeli apartment houses pummeled by ballistic missiles. The strikes and counter-strikes began June 13, when more than 200 Israeli fighter jets struck dozens of military and nuclear targets in Iran, including top generals and scientists. Iran retaliated with ballistic missile and drone strikes on Israel, which has continued to attack Iranian targets. The Trump administration has been negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program with the goal of preventing the country from obtaining a nuclear bomb when Israel attacked. Although Iran insists its nuclear program is for civilian energy purposes only, the International Atomic Energy Agency recently concluded Tehran was very close to reaching the 90% uranium enrichment level required to build a nuclear weapon. Contributing: Reuters, Kim Hjelmgaard
USA Today
a day ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Pentagon pizza account reported high activity before Israel's attack on Iran
Pentagon pizza account reported high activity before Israel's attack on Iran Show Caption Hide Caption Iran claims attacks by Israel could not have happened without US An Iranian spokesperson said attacks from Israel could not have happened without U.S. cooperation. WASHINGTON − Before Israel launched its top-secret attack on Iran, a viral social media account tracking pizza shop activity around the Pentagon predicted something was underway. Israel launched a military operation targeting Iran's nuclear program on the evening of June 12, with airstrikes on military and nuclear sites. Amid indications that Israel was preparing a strike, someone outside the world classified intelligence saw it − or something − coming. 'As of 6:59 pm ET nearly all pizza establishments nearby the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity,' the account Pentagon Pizza Report posted on X on June 12, pointing to We The Pizza, Domino's Pizza, District Pizza Palace and Extreme Pizza. The account then posted a follow up tweet saying that these locations had a 'significant drop in activity' ten minutes later. At around 10 p.m., the account shared that Freddie's Beach Bar, a gay bar near the Pentagon, had 'abnormally low traffic for a Thursday night. Potentially indicating a busy night at the Pentagon.' The Guardian reported that pizza deliveries to the Pentagon surged right before the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in 1991. President Donald Trump told Reuters he knew the attacks were coming. 'We knew everything, and I tried to save Iran humiliation and death. I tried to save them very hard because I would have loved to have seen a deal worked out,' he said. Israel has been warning for more than a decade it would attack Iran's nuclear program and energy facilities if they reached a stage where they could be weaponized. The two countries are longtime foes. Contributing: Kim Hjelmgaard, Davis Winkie, Francesca Chambers, and Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Where did India strike Pakistan? See maps and before/after images
Where did India strike Pakistan? See maps and before/after images Pakistan and India — nuclear-armed rivals sharing a border in a flashpoint region — are trading artillery fire and threats of retaliation as tensions escalate after an Indian attack. India said it launched missiles targeting "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, the divided Himalayan territory that India also controls a section of. Pakistani officials said none of the six locations targeted in Pakistan were militant camps, according to Reuters. Pakistan's military said it shot down five Indian aircraft during the attack – a claim unconfirmed by India. India blames Pakistan for an April 22 attack in Pahalgam, a picturesque Himalayan meadow, that killed 26 tourists, most of them Hindu men. Pakistan says the evidence is fabricated and denies any of casualties have already been reported and both countries have promised additional military action, according to Reuters. Pakistan vowed retaliation at a time and place at their choosing, and India promises retribution for any further response. Here's a closer look at India's military strike: Read more: Why India attacked Pakistan, its neighbor and nuclear rival How India and Pakistan became nuclear powers Contributing: Kim Hjelmgaard, Ramon Maxar Technologies; Reuters.
