Iran's secret Natanz nuclear site targeted in US-Israeli strike: Report

A joint US-Israeli strike targeted Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment facility early Friday, according to Iranian authorities. The Natanz site, officially the Shahid Ahmadi Roshan plant and located about 135 miles southeast of Tehran, was hit but no radioactive materials were released, and radiation levels remained stable. Iran’s atomic energy organization condemned the attack as a criminal act while assuring that the site’s operations and surrounding areas remain secure. This follows previous strikes, including one during a June 2025 conflict and a recent projectile impact near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Iran’s only operational nuclear power station, which also caused no damage or radiation leaks. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is investigating the reported Natanz strike and confirmed that Iran notified them of the incident. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stressed the importance of military restraint to avoid nuclear accidents. Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz indicated that the US and Israel plan to escalate military operations against Iran’s nuclear and