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Israeli intel officials say Mossad behind power cut to Iran nuclear site

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Published: 13 April 2021

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Tehran describes cyberhack of Natanz facility as an act of ‘terrorism’; Iran foreign minister blames Israel, says attack set back its nuclear program nine months

Intel officials say Mossad behind Natanz power cut; Iran calls it ‘terrorism’ (Times of Israel)
Alleged Israeli cyberattack said to strike serious blow to Iranian atomic program; security cabinet to meet next week to discuss recent exchanges with Tehran

Iran's FM blames Israel for Natanz blast; nuke program 'set back 9 months' (Haaretz)
Iranian FM vows revenge against 'Zionists' after attack on Natanz nuclear site attributed to Israel

Iran says Natanz nuclear site hit by terrorism – TV (Reuters)

Iran has begun enriching uranium with advanced centrifuges at Natanz (Haaretz)
On the backdrop of Vienna talks to revive 2015 nuclear accord, Rohani has reportedly said that Tehran has started the second stage of producing heavy water needed to produce nuclear weapons at Arak Nuclear Plant

Israel fears Iran could become next North Korea (Ynet)
ANALYSIS: The new advanced centrifuges at Natanz mean Tehran could produce a nuclear weapon in weeks, lacking just the detonation mechanism; meanwhile, the US is sending Israel a clear message not to interfere in nuclear negotiations

Ex-IDF intel chief after Natanz incident: Maximum pressure on Iran hasn’t worked (Times of Israel)
Whatever the damage at enrichment facility, Amos Yadlin says Iran has the knowledge to push its nuclear program forward; second analyst says Tehran may soon lash out at Israel

Israel will work closely with US on any new Iran deal, Gantz tells counterpart (Haaretz)
In a joint statement, Austin says the Biden administration will continue ensuring Israel's 'qualitative military edge' in the Middle East as part of a 'strong commitment to Israel'

Photo: Ali Akbar Salehi, head of the Iran AEO, visits the Natanz enrichment facility, November, 2019. (Atomic Energy Organization of Iran/ AP)
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