CNN reports new satellite imagery indicates Iran is restoring nuclear sites that were previously damaged, according to i24NEWS. The report comes as the US reportedly seeks to avoid Israeli involvement in escalation with Iran.
Just now, CNN reported new satellite imagery indicating Iran is restoring nuclear sites that were previously damaged, according to i24NEWS. The report comes as the US reportedly seeks to avoid Israeli involvement in escalation with Iran. This latest disclosure builds on a series of CNN reports from earlier today that tracked activity at Iranian nuclear and missile sites, now specifically confirming that the activity involves rebuilding damaged facilities.
The Zioneer first reported at 22:15 Jerusalem that CNN had published satellite imagery appearing to show Iran attempting to restore the Parchin nuclear site. In subsequent updates, the desk noted that the imagery revealed activity at multiple sites, including the Talegan 2 complex, and that satellite companies had refrained from publishing images for weeks at Washington's request. The activity was assessed as potentially violating a memorandum of understanding with the United States that required maintaining the status quo.
The report comes amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and reported American efforts to prevent Israeli involvement in the conflict. As The Zioneer reported earlier Friday, Israeli officials confirmed that the US asked Israel not to join the Iran conflict, fearing uncontrollable regional escalation. Meanwhile, Iranian hardliners have been accused of ordering recent attacks from Lebanon to sabotage a nuclear deal with the US, according to a report from Iran.
The source material remains a single CNN cable report, relayed by i24NEWS, and has not been verified by official Israeli or US sources. No timeline for the completion of repairs was provided, and the extent of the damage at the sites remains unclear.
4 developments
- DevelopingSatellite imagery restrictions eased, revealing activity at Iran's Parchin nuclear site, N12 reports
- DevelopingSatellite images show activity at Iran's nuclear site; Trump may respond
- DevelopingSatellite images confirm significant damage to Iranian nuclear, military sites in Bushehr and Isfahan
- StrongIran collapses tunnels, lays mines to shield near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile, CNN reports
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