Israeli Strikes Hit Natanz, Kill Iranian Leaders

Israel conducted a major military operation targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities, including a significant airstrike that reportedly destroyed key underground infrastructure at the Natanz uranium enrichment site. Israeli officials assert that Natanz has been central to Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program, while Iran denies pursuing nuclear arms. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently declared Iran in breach of non-proliferation obligations and said Iran has accumulated enough highly enriched uranium for several bombs. Israeli strikes reportedly killed at least six top Iranian military commanders and nine nuclear scientists, including Iran’s armed forces chief of staff and the head of the Revolutionary Guards. The IAEA and international community have urged restraint, warning of potential regional and global escalation. Iran has condemned the attacks, insisted its nuclear program is peaceful, and vowed to continue its activities.