Posted on 12/02/2011 1:11:55 PM PST by SeekAndFind
AN IRANIAN nuclear facility has been hit by a huge explosion, the second such blast in a month, prompting speculation that Tehran's military and atomic sites are under attack. Satellite imagery seen by The Times confirmed that a blast that rocked the city of Isfahan on Monday struck the uranium enrichment facility there, despite denials by Tehran.
The images clearly showed billowing smoke and destruction, negating Iranian claims yesterday that no such explosion had taken place. Israeli intelligence officials told The Times that there was "no doubt" that the blast struck the nuclear facilities at Isfahan and that it was "no accident".
The explosion at Iran's third-largest city came as satellite images emerged of the damage caused by one at a military base outside Tehran two weeks ago that killed about 30 members of the Revolutionary Guard, including General Hassan Moghaddam, the head of the Iranian missile defence program.
Iran claimed that the Tehran explosion occurred during testing on a new weapons system designed to strike at Israel. But several Israeli officials have confirmed that the blast was intentional and part of an effort to target Iran's nuclear weapons program.
On Monday, Isfahan residents reported a blast that shook tower blocks in the city at about 2.40pm and seeing a cloud of smoke rising over the nuclear facility on the edge of the city.
"This caused damage to the facilities in Isfahan, particularly to the elements we believe were involved in storage of raw materials," said one military intelligence source.
He would not confirm or deny Israel's involvement in the blast, instead saying that there were "many different parties looking to sabotage, stop or coerce Iran into stopping its nuclear weapons program".
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A half dozen separate building blown up by sabotage? Sounds more like a cruise missile or stealth fighter attack to me.
Michael Westen, Sam and Fiona were seen nearby.
“Is that popcorn? I hate popcorn.”
“Now I know what to get you for your birthday.”
Hoe do they knows it’s not the Will of Allah?
Yeah! I like your analysis.
It looks like the damage radiates from the crater. And if that soccer field is regulation size, the crater is huge.
accidents in such a short period of time. Probably aught to send OSHIA over there to have a look around.
And, maybe send PETA in case any animals were hurt or mistreated. And ACORN in case any workers were hurt or mistreated, and EPA to check out the area and.....:-)
Anybody know if the USAF’s X-38B has actually landed yet? Been in orbit for like 9 months.
Anybody know if the USAF’s X-37B has actually landed yet? Been in orbit for like 9 months.
Yeah, it came down recently.
Impressive.
...causing my brain to go with the Budweiser commercial, Real Men of Genius.
Today we salute you, Mr Iranian Nuclear Scientist Guy.
“Big Blu” size .....
We all know that BO is waiting for the response to this ‘accident’ and if 50.00000001% of the world approves, he will claim credit.
If only 49.00000009% approve, he will blame Bush and Israel.
Make a nice little spy platform. I understand that it can change it’s orbital plane as well as it’s attitude and that it’s stealthy. Plus you can put the thing up there for like a year.
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