New satellite photos show apparent attack on Iran nuclear site: report

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 3, 2026 at 05:50 AM

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Commercial satellite imagery appears to show strikes on Iran's Natanz nuclear site, according to the Institute for Science and International Security. The imagery, produced by Vantor, reveals two strikes on access points to the underground uranium enrichment plant. The strikes, discovered by Israeli geo-analyst Ben Tzion Macales, reportedly occurred between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning local time. The Natanz complex was previously hit in June, allegedly by the US. While the imagery confirms damage, it remains unclear whether the US or Israel was responsible for the recent strikes on the facility, a key part of Iran's nuclear program.

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