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Israel ‘rigged Iran’s uranium centrifuges with explosives’ in bid to halt nuclear programme

The shocking claims were made by the Islamic regime’s Vice President, who confirmed that the plan had been foiled

January 15, 2025 14:44
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Israel is alleged to have planted explosives in equipment destined for the Iran nuclear programme (Picture: Alamy)

ByErez Linn, Jewish News Syndicate

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Israel has been accused of planting explosives in uranium centrifuges purchased for the Iran nuclear programme.

The shocking claims were made by the Islamic regime’s Vice President, Mohammad Javad Zarif, who confirmed that the plan had been foiled

According to a translation of the interview published by Iran International on Wednesday, Zarif said: "Our colleagues had purchased a centrifuge platform for the Atomic Energy Organization, and it was discovered that explosives had been embedded inside it, which they managed to detect."

The timeline of the alleged incident remains unclear, according to the outlet, which is associated with the Iranian opposition. The revelation follows a series of security incidents involving Iran's nuclear facilities, including a power failure at the Natanz uranium enrichment site in April 2021.