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. 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. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Gas explosion at Iran medical clinic kills 19". The Guardian. No. 1 July 2020. Associated Press. 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. 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. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  11. ^ Teibel, Amy (13 July 2020). "Iran Vows Retaliation If Sabotage Confirmed at Nuclear Facility". Bloomberg. Retrieved 13 July 2020.