Iran’s key nuclear enrichment site in Natanz has come under attack once again, escalating tensions in the region amid continued hostilities involving Israel and its allies.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran confirmed that the Shahid Ahmadi Roshan enrichment facility was targeted on Saturday, describing the strike as part of “criminal attacks” carried out by the United States and Israel.
Iranian authorities said the attack violates international obligations, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and established nuclear safety regulations.
Located about 220 kilometres southeast of Tehran, the Natanz facility had previously been struck during the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel in June 2025, with satellite imagery at the time showing damage to multiple structures. It was later targeted again by US forces.
The latest developments come as the ongoing conflict shows little sign of easing. Israel reported that Iran launched fresh missile attacks early Saturday, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted 20 drones within a few hours over its Eastern Region, a critical area for the country’s oil infrastructure.
#From Al Jazeera