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BBC News
7 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
BBC Verify Live: Using fresh satellite imagery to locate strikes in Iran and Israel
Update: Date: 09:42 BST Title: ICYMI: Satellite imagery reveals damage to Iran nuclear sites Content: Paul Brown and Shayan SardarizadehBBC Verify senior journalists Recently released satellite imagery from Maxar shows the clearest picture yet of what happened at the Iranian nuclear sites at Natanz and Isfahan. At Natanz, we can see damage to the pilot fuel enrichment plant and an electrical substation, according to analysis by the Institute for Space and International Security. This follows on from earlier analysis of radar imagery that first showed the damage. On Friday, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, told the UN Security Council that "the above-ground part of the pilot fuel enrichment plant, where Iran was producing uranium enriched up to 60% U-235, has been destroyed". Uranium-235 is essential both for nuclear power stations and also for nuclear weapons. Verified footage taken shortly after the strikes show several plumes of smoke rising from the site. On Saturday, the IAEA confirmed that four "critical buildings" had been damaged in Isfahan,, external including the Uranium conversion facility and the fuel plate fabrication plant. BBC Verify analysis of the latest images from Maxar found visible damage to at least two structures at Isfahan and an apparent scorch mark near the periphery of the site. The IAEA has said that "no increase in off-site radiation" has been recorded at either Natanz or Isfahan. Update: Date: 09:06 BST Title: Monday on BBC Verify Live Content: Johanna ChisholmBBC Verify Live editor Hello and good morning from the live page team here at BBC Verify. We're continuing to track developments in Israel and Iran as the conflict between the two countries enters its fourth day. Here's what else we're keeping across: We'll keep you updated on those lines here on BBC Verify Live - and for all the latest analysis and reaction head to the main BBC News live page.
ABC News
10 hours ago
- Politics
- ABC News
Satellite images show the damage to Iran's nuclear and military facilities
Satellite imagery shows the huge damage which has been inflicted by Israel on military and nuclear facilities in Iran. The images from commercial satellite company Maxar help paint a clearer picture of what has happened on the ground — amid restrictions on free press, and reports of limited internet access. ABC NEWS Verify has analysed the latest pictures — which show the damage wrought by missile strikes and subsequent fires. The imagery shows in detail the damage to one of Iran's key uranium enrichment facilities near Natanz, a city south of Tehran. Analysis shows several buildings have been hit in the north-west sector of the facility. There are also new vehicle tracks and dirt piles, on the surface in the middle of the facility 2003 imagery of the same location shows large structures in the same place — suggesting they may have been buried. An Israeli military official told Reuters on Saturday that the Natanz site was significantly damaged. They added the Isfahan nuclear site had also been damaged. The UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, said on Saturday that radiation levels outside the Natanz facility remain unchanged. The strikes haven't been limited to nuclear-related facilities. In Iran's north, the imagery shows damage to parts of the Shahid Modarres Garrison rocket production facility near Bid Kaneh, south-west of Tehran. The site is reportedly one of the country's key ballistic missile facilities, which has been expanding in recent years, according to an investigation by Reuters. Several buildings show evidence they were directly hit with strikes. Some have large gaping holes in their roofs. Reuters reported last year that an Iranian official said some of the buildings were also being used to manufacture drones, though it was unable to independently confirm the claim. The situation on the ground in Iran is still unfolding. This can be seen in imagery from the city of Shiraz, in south-central Iran. The burning facility image is a Shiraz Electronic Industries production facility. According to Iran Watch, a website which monitors the country's nuclear and missile programs, the company produces electronics for the Iranian military — including important radar systems. The company is subject to sanctions by several western countries — including Australia. Detailed imagery appears to confirm parts of a large suspected missile facility in Kermanshah, in Iran's west, have also been hit several times. A 2021 report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies listed Kermanshah as the location of a number of suspected missile deployment sites, with evidence of some underground facilities.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Satellite imagery reveals damage to key Iran nuclear sites
Satellite imagery shared with BBC Verify has provided a clearer picture of damage inflicted on two of Iran's key nuclear sites as well as other military targets. Imagery from two different providers shows damage to the Natanz nuclear facility as well as a missile site south of the city of Tabriz - hit in the first round of strikes against Iran on Friday. Other images show damage to other known missile bases. Israel is continuing to target numerous sites across Iran, which has prompted retaliatory strikes. Newly released optical satellite imagery from Maxar shows the clearest picture yet of what happened at key Iranian nuclear sites at Natanz and Isfahan. At Natanz, we can see damage to the pilot fuel enrichment plant and an electrical substation, according to analysis by the Institute for Space and International Security (ISIS). This follows on from earlier analysis of radar imagery that first showed the damage. On Friday the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, told the UN Security Council that "the above-ground part of the pilot fuel enrichment plant, where Iran was producing uranium enriched up to 60% U-235, has been destroyed". Uranium-235 is essential both for nuclear power stations and also for nuclear weapons. Verified footage taken shortly after the strikes show several plumes of smoke rising from the site. Justin Bronk of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), told BBC Verify that, while inconclusive, the pattern of explosions "would fit with penetrating bombs being used. Probably GBU-31(V)3s or even possibly more specialised penetrating GBU-28s". These munitions, known as "bunker busters", have been used by Israel in the past to target underground facilities in both Gaza and Lebanon. However, Mr Grossi said there is "no indication of a physical attack on the underground cascade hall containing part of the pilot fuel enrichment plant and the main fuel enrichment plant". On Saturday, the IAEA confirmed that four "critical buildings" were damaged at Isfahan, including the Uranium conversion facility and the fuel plate fabrication plant. BBC Verify analysis of the latest images from Maxar found visible damage to at least two structures at Isfahan and an apparent scorch mark near the periphery of the site. The IAEA has said that "no increase in off-site radiation" has been recorded at either Natanz or Isfahan. Maxar also provided imagery from two other key Iranian nuclear sites which showed no visible evidence of damage, specficially the the Arak heavy water reactor or the Fordow enrichment facility. Iranian media had reported the latter site was targeted, but the IDF have since denied this. Imagery and analysis captured on Friday by Umbra Space reveals damage to several parts of a missile complex near the city of Tabriz in north-western Iran. The damaged sites include weapon storage areas, missile shelters and silos, according to the annotated graphic provided by Umbra with analysis by geospatial intelligence consultant Chris Biggers. In Kermanshah, low resolution imagery from Planet Labs shows what appears to be extensive burn marks to an area near a known missile base, and possible damage to two buildings. Footage we verified from the same site on Friday showed at least three large plumes of smoke rising from the base. Maxar also provided imagery showing significant damage to one structure at Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ghadir ballistic missile base near Tehran, and considerable damage to the IRGC radar site in Piranshahr in West Azerbaijan Province.
India Today
21 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Latest satellite visuals show destruction at Iran's nuclear, radar sites
High-resolution satellite images released by US-based Earth imaging company Maxar Technologies revealed visual evidence of the destruction caused by Israel's Operation Rising Lion against Iran—a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat of nuclear continues to strike multiple sites across Iran for the third day, prompting retaliatory attacks in released satellite imagery from Maxar provides the clearest view yet of the aftermath at key Iranian nuclear facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, and other strategic locations in Tehran and Natanz, damage to the pilot fuel enrichment plant and an electrical substation can be seen, according to analysis by the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS).On Friday, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA), Rafael Grossi, told the UN Security Council that "the above-ground part of the pilot fuel enrichment plant, where Iran was producing uranium enriched up to 60% U-235, has been destroyed." Uranium-235 is essential both for nuclear power stations and also for nuclear satellite imagery shows visible damage to at least two structures at IAEA has said that "no increase in off-site radiation" has been recorded at either Natanz or imagery accessed from Maxar also shows significant damage to one structure at Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ghadir ballistic missile base near Tehran, and considerable damage to the IRGC radar site in Piranshahr in West Azerbaijan InMust Watch advertisementIN THIS STORY#Israel#Iran
Yahoo
a day ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Satellite imagery reveals damage to key Iran nuclear sites
Satellite imagery shared with BBC Verify has provided a clearer picture of damage inflicted on two of Iran's key nuclear sites as well as other military targets. Imagery from two different providers shows damage to the Natanz nuclear facility as well as a missile site south of the city of Tabriz - hit in the first round of strikes against Iran on Friday. Other images show damage to other known missile bases. Israel is continuing to target numerous sites across Iran, which has prompted retaliatory strikes. Newly released optical satellite imagery from Maxar shows the clearest picture yet of what happened at key Iranian nuclear sites at Natanz and Isfahan. At Natanz, we can see damage to the pilot fuel enrichment plant and an electrical substation, according to analysis by the Institute for Space and International Security (ISIS). This follows on from earlier analysis of radar imagery that first showed the damage. On Friday the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, told the UN Security Council that "the above-ground part of the pilot fuel enrichment plant, where Iran was producing uranium enriched up to 60% U-235, has been destroyed". Uranium-235 is essential both for nuclear power stations and also for nuclear weapons. Verified footage taken shortly after the strikes show several plumes of smoke rising from the site. Justin Bronk of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), told BBC Verify that, while inconclusive, the pattern of explosions "would fit with penetrating bombs being used. Probably GBU-31(V)3s or even possibly more specialised penetrating GBU-28s". These munitions, known as "bunker busters", have been used by Israel in the past to target underground facilities in both Gaza and Lebanon. However, Mr Grossi said there is "no indication of a physical attack on the underground cascade hall containing part of the pilot fuel enrichment plant and the main fuel enrichment plant". On Saturday, the IAEA confirmed that four "critical buildings" were damaged at Isfahan, including the Uranium conversion facility and the fuel plate fabrication plant. BBC Verify analysis of the latest images from Maxar found visible damage to at least two structures at Isfahan and an apparent scorch mark near the periphery of the site. The IAEA has said that "no increase in off-site radiation" has been recorded at either Natanz or Isfahan. Maxar also provided imagery from two other key Iranian nuclear sites which showed no visible evidence of damage, specficially the the Arak heavy water reactor or the Fordow enrichment facility. Iranian media had reported the latter site was targeted, but the IDF have since denied this. Imagery and analysis captured on Friday by Umbra Space reveals damage to several parts of a missile complex near the city of Tabriz in north-western Iran. The damaged sites include weapon storage areas, missile shelters and silos, according to the annotated graphic provided by Umbra with analysis by geospatial intelligence consultant Chris Biggers. In Kermanshah, low resolution imagery from Planet Labs shows what appears to be extensive burn marks to an area near a known missile base, and possible damage to two buildings. Footage we verified from the same site on Friday showed at least three large plumes of smoke rising from the base. Maxar also provided imagery showing significant damage to one structure at Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ghadir ballistic missile base near Tehran, and considerable damage to the IRGC radar site in Piranshahr in West Azerbaijan Province.
