Israel launched the first offensive at Iran on 12 June with Netanyahu terming it a 'decisive moment in Israel’s history'. Tehran responded with missile strikes of its own.
Natanz has Iran’s largest nuclear facility, Isfahan is where all the science is centred, while the Fordow underground facility has been Tehran’s most well-preserved secret.
Both GBU-57 munition & B-2 stealth fighter is with America. Moreover, Israel does not have any aircraft in its inventory to carry out such a challenging mission.
International Atomic Energy Agency says there's no increase in off-site radiation levels so far and it's in close contact with Iran to assess broader implications for nuclear safety.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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