Smoke and explosions seen after Israeli strikes on Natanz nuclear site

Video aired by Iranian authorities media appeared to show nan aftermath of respective explosions astatine nan Natanz atomic facility, pinch plumes of fume rising and distant flashes connected nan horizon.

Explosions were besides heard successful Tehran and occidental provinces successful Iran specified arsenic Lorestan and Kermanshah.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed nan strikes, saying they aimed to extremity Iran from acquiring atomic weapons.

The Israeli subject said complete 200 jets were utilized successful nan first wave, targeting atomic and subject sites crossed Iran successful a ngo dubbed “Rising Lion.”

Iran confirmed nan deaths of elder commanders and atomic scientists, vowing retaliation arsenic Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned of “severe punishment.”

The International Atomic Energy Agency reported nary radiation leak.