In the wake of recent attacks, Israel has confirmed intentions to target the deeply buried Fordo enrichment facility, heightening concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
**Israel Eyes Fordo Nuclear Site as Next Target in Ongoing Offensive**
**Israel Eyes Fordo Nuclear Site as Next Target in Ongoing Offensive**
As tensions escalate, Israel sets plans to strike Iran's fortified Fordo site, a key component of its nuclear program.
June 13, 2025, 3:05 p.m. ET – Following successful airstrikes on various locations tied to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Israeli officials have stated their focus will now shift towards the Fordo nuclear site. This facility, which is heavily fortified and concealed within mountains, is critical to Iran’s uranium enrichment efforts. Analysts suggest that Fordo represents Israel's most significant challenge in obstructing Iran’s nuclear developments.
Michael Leiter, Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., highlighted the importance of neutralizing Fordo in an exclusive interview with Fox News. He emphasized, “The entire operation really has to be completed with the elimination of Fordo,” affirming Israel's commitment to halting Iran's nuclear progress.
Located approximately 20 miles from the revered city of Qom, the Fordo facility is strategically designed to resist aerial attacks due to its underground construction. Though estimates suggest its construction began around 2006, it only became known to the global community in 2009. The site's capabilities, which facilitate the stockpiling of weapons-grade uranium, have raised alarms regarding potential nuclear weapon production in the region.
As Israel intensifies its military campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear operations, the implications of a possible strike on Fordo loom large, drawing international attention and concern.
Michael Leiter, Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., highlighted the importance of neutralizing Fordo in an exclusive interview with Fox News. He emphasized, “The entire operation really has to be completed with the elimination of Fordo,” affirming Israel's commitment to halting Iran's nuclear progress.
Located approximately 20 miles from the revered city of Qom, the Fordo facility is strategically designed to resist aerial attacks due to its underground construction. Though estimates suggest its construction began around 2006, it only became known to the global community in 2009. The site's capabilities, which facilitate the stockpiling of weapons-grade uranium, have raised alarms regarding potential nuclear weapon production in the region.
As Israel intensifies its military campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear operations, the implications of a possible strike on Fordo loom large, drawing international attention and concern.
