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Israel Strikes Iran's Parchin and Khojir Bases Near Tehran, Damaging Solid-Fuel Missile Facilities

Oct 27, 2024, 10:27 AM

Israel has conducted early-morning airstrikes on two secretive Iranian military bases east of Tehran, causing significant damage to facilities linked to Iran's missile and nuclear programs, according to satellite images analyzed by researchers. The targets included the Parchin military complex, known for missile and high-explosive production and previously scrutinized for potential links to nuclear weapons development, and the Khojir missile production site. The attacks specifically damaged solid-fuel mixing facilities critical to missile production. Researchers, including nuclear expert David Albright, confirmed that buildings used in Iran's missile fuel production were hit. The Israel Defense Forces carried out the strikes, with satellite images confirming the extent of the damage.