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IDF reveals strike on Taleghan nuclear compound near Tehran — 'critical capabilities' in weapons development

·Taleghan compound, near Tehran, Iran

The IDF revealed it recently struck the Taleghan compound near Tehran, identified as a site where Iran advanced 'critical capabilities in the development of nuclear weapons.' The facility was used for development of advanced explosives and conducting sensitive experiments as part of AMAD Project — Iran's alleged secret nuclear weapons program. The compound was previously struck by Israel in October 2024, and the IDF says it detected Iran had 'taken steps to rehabilitate' it. The strike occurred during waves of Israeli air force attacks on the Tehran area over the past few days.

The Israeli military revealed on Thursday March 12 that it had recently struck an Iranian nuclear facility where the regime worked on 'critical capabilities in the development of nuclear weapons.' The site near Tehran, identified by the military as the Taleghan compound, was hit during waves of strikes the air force carried out in the area over the past few days. The IDF said that in recent years Iran used the site for 'the development of advanced explosives and for conducting sensitive experiments as part of AMAD Project,' Iran's alleged secret nuclear weapons development program. The Taleghan compound had been struck by Israel in October 2024, during a retaliation for an Iranian missile attack on Israel earlier that month. The military said it recently detected that Iran had 'taken steps to rehabilitate the compound' following those strikes. This revelation represents the most significant nuclear-related military action of the current war, confirming that Israeli strikes have targeted Iran's nuclear weapons infrastructure, not just conventional military assets.

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IsraelSUPPORTINGCLAIM

IDF: We recently struck the Taleghan compound near Tehran where Iran advanced critical capabilities in nuclear weapons development, including experiments as part of the AMAD Project.

IranOPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

Iran has denied the existence of a nuclear weapons program. The regime has accused Israel of targeting civilian infrastructure in Tehran area strikes.

United StatesSUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

US officials have framed the war as preventing Iran's nuclear restart. Trump previously stated the strikes aim to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weapons.