Israel's Strike Hits Iran's Parchin Nuclear Site

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel's retaliatory strike in October targeted a critical component of Iran's nuclear program at the Parchin military complex, despite U.S. opposition. The strike destroyed the Taleghan 2 facility, reportedly linked to nuclear weapons research, and degraded Iran's defense and missile production capabilities. The attack has raised global concerns about escalating tensions, with the U.S. pushing for a ceasefire in related conflicts involving Hezbollah in Lebanon. Satellite imagery showed the complete destruction of the facility used for developing sophisticated explosives necessary for nuclear weapons. While Israel claims the strike was necessary to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions, Iran has not officially commented, and the international community remains divided, with the U.N. urging caution against targeting nuclear sites.