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What is Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility that the US has bombed?

The US bombed Iran’s hardest-to-reach site on Sunday. Here’s why Fordow is so significant.

Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2025

Health risks from Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites are currently low. That could change fast

The attacks have raised fears about nuclear contamination that could raise health risks.

Euronews · Jun 19, 2025

Buried in a mountain and fortified against bombs: Inside Iran’s secret Fordow nuclear site out of Israel’s reach

When Barack Obama revealed the existence of Iran’s nuclear facility in 2009, he said its size and capacity were ‘inconsistent with a peaceful programme’

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Why is there so much concern over Iran’s nuclear program? And where could it go from here?

Conflict between Israel and Iran is intensifying, after Israeli airstrikes on key nuclear sites and targeted assassinations last week were followed by counter-strikes by Iran on Israel.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2025

Kazakhstan enlists Russia and China to build first nuclear power plants since Soviet era

Kazakhstan, one of the world’s top uranium producers, currently relies mostly on coal-fired plants for power, alongside hydropower and a growing renewables sector.

Euronews · Jun 16, 2025

Iran’s nuclear sites have not suffered damage since Friday, says energy chief

Rafael Grossi says while buildings above ground in Natanz have been destroyed, strategic locations underground have not been struck

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025

Nuclear agency head warns of radiological and chemical contamination inside Iran’s main nuclear site

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says there is a possibility of both radiological and chemical contamination within Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Here’s what it means to enrich uranium – and why it raises concerns in Iran-Israel conflict

Iran has enriched large quantities of uranium at its facilities

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

What is uranium enrichment and how is it used for nuclear bombs? A scientist explains

Late last week, Israel targeted three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities – Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow, killing several Iranian nuclear scientists. The facilities are heavily fortified and largely underground, and there are conflicting reports of how much damage has been done.

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025

What is Iran’s IRGC and who has Israel killed?

Israeli strikes have killed at least four senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, including Hossein Salami.

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2025