Israel Launches Second Wave of Strikes in Operation Rising Lion, Targets Natanz Facility
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Israel launches second wave of strikes under Operation Rising Lion |
| Key Target | Natanz uranium enrichment site (Isfahan Province, Iran) |
| Operation Initiator | Israel Defense Forces (IDF) |
| Objective | Target Iran's nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile factories, and military capabilities |
| Previous Phase | First wave targeted Tehran and other strategic military points |
| Global Reaction | US distances itself, emphasizes protecting its forces in the region |
| Historical Context | Natanz facility previously hit by cyberattacks and sabotage |
| Israeli Justification | Claims Iran's nuclear ambitions pose existential threat |
| Potential Consequences | Risk of Iranian retaliation, wider regional conflict, disruption to uranium enrichment |