Iran's Supreme Leader Threatens Action Over Alleged Nuclear Site Explosion; Here Are 5 Key Details
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning after a mysterious explosion was reported near the Natanz nuclear facility, raising fears of a covert strike linked to regional tensions.
- International inspectors are rushing to verify satellite images showing a 50-meter crater at the site, with whispers of a cyberattack or drone incursion by unconfirmed actors.
- Oil prices spiked 4% in early trading as markets reacted to the news, with Iran vowing to retaliate against any party found responsible for the alleged sabotage.
- Experts are split: some argue the blast was an accident from outdated equipment, while others point to Tehran's growing nuclear stockpile, now at 60% enrichment, as a motive for external interference.
- The US and Israel have declined to comment, but Iran's foreign ministry urged the UN to condemn "destabilizing actions," amplifying fears of a broader Middle East conflict.