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Fordo Nuclear Facility Under Attack Again
The underground nuclear facility near Fordo, Iran, has been targeted once more, according to Iranian state media. This follows a similar attack by the United States over the weekend. Israel confirmed today that it carried out the bombings around noon.
Rafael Grossi, head of the UN nuclear watchdog, stated that the U.S. attack likely caused significant damage. "Given the weight of the bombs used and the extreme sensitivity of the centrifuges to vibrations, the damage is expected to be extensive," he said.
The Fordo complex is deeply buried underground. The U.S. employed bunker-busting bombs in their attack, designed to penetrate deep before detonating. The weapons used in today's strike remain unclear.
Evin Prison Hit in Tehran
Israel also launched attacks in Tehran today, destroying the gate of the notorious Evin Prison. Verified footage shows a large hole in the complex, which houses many political prisoners.
The Israeli Defense Ministry confirmed the strikes, adding that a headquarters of the Basij, a branch of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, was also targeted. Defense Minister Katz described the attacks as being of "unprecedented force."
Iranian media reported that a university building and a state television facility in Tehran were also hit. Casualty figures from the latest attacks are still unknown.
Iran Retaliates with Drones and Missiles
Iran, in turn, bombarded Israel this morning with dozens of drones and missiles, according to its state media. Israel claims its air defense systems intercepted most of the projectiles.
The Israeli Red Cross reported that some missiles landed in the northern and central regions of the country, but no casualties have been confirmed.
Dutch Troops Withdraw
The Dutch military announced that 70 of the 145 Dutch soldiers stationed in Iraq are en route back to the Netherlands. They have already arrived in Jordan and are expected to return home later today.
The troops, part of NATO's advisory mission in Baghdad, were delayed due to the closure of Iraqi airspace amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
