TEHRAN – Early Saturday morning, explosions rocked parts of central Iran after Israel reportedly launched multiple strikes, including one targeting the Isfahan nuclear facility, according to Iranian state-affiliated Fars News Agency.
A senior Iranian security official, speaking to local media, confirmed the attack but insisted there was no leakage of hazardous materials and no immediate threat to public safety.
“Most of the loud blasts people heard in the early hours were linked to air defense systems intercepting the incoming threats,” the official said, describing the strikes as “part of Israel’s broader campaign against Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure.”
The Isfahan site, considered one of Iran’s key nuclear facilities, has long been under scrutiny by Western powers. While Israel has not officially commented, it has previously vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capabilities.
Officials stressed that no radiological danger had been detected following the incident. Emergency protocols were activated immediately, and authorities assured residents there was no need for evacuation.
The airspace over Isfahan and surrounding provinces was briefly restricted as a precaution but has since reopened.
As tensions escalate across the region, the latest strike is likely to draw strong reactions both within Iran and from the international community — especially as fears grow that these tit-for-tat attacks could spiral into a broader confrontation.
