2020 Iran explosions

The 2020 Iran explosions were a series of eleven explosions in Iran, including at an advanced centrifuge assembly facility,[1] alleged missile sites,[2][3][4] petrochemical centers,[5] power plants,[6] a nuclear enrichment facility and a medical clinic.[7] First reported on 25 June 2020, The Iranian government has denied reports of explosions in its missile sites while acknowledging damage to its largest nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz.[8][1]

Some Western and Iranian officials stated the cause of explosions to be Israeli cyber attacks and covert US and Israeli strikes,[9][10] as part of the broader Iran–Israel proxy conflict. The government vowed to retaliate if sabotage was confirmed in its Natanz nuclear facility.[11]

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  5. ^ "Chlorine gas leak at plant sickens 70 in southeast Iran". CTV News. The Associated Press. 4 July 2020. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  6. ^ Toi Staff (4 July 2020). "Explosion reportedly damages power plant in Iran, the latest in series of blasts". The Times of Israel. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Gas explosion at Iran medical clinic kills 19". The Guardian. No. 1 July 2020. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
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  9. ^ Fassihi, Farnaz; Pérez-Peña, Richard; Bergman, Ronen (5 July 2020). "Iran Admits Serious Damage to Natanz Nuclear Site, Setting Back Program". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  10. ^ Sanger, David E.; Schmitt, Eric; Bergman, Ronen (10 July 2020). "Long-Planned and Bigger Than Thought: Strike on Iran's Nuclear Program". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  11. ^ Teibel, Amy (13 July 2020). "Iran Vows Retaliation If Sabotage Confirmed at Nuclear Facility". Bloomberg. Archived from the original on 4 September 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2020.