US strikes Iran city home to nuclear site

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by Max Rego
March 31, 2026
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U.S. military strikes Iranian nuclear facilities, escalating pressure on Tehran's atomic program.

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The U.S. military conducted strikes against Isfahan, an Iranian city housing one of the country's primary nuclear facilities, on Tuesday. The Isfahan Nuclear Energy Center was among three Iranian nuclear sites targeted by American B-2 bombers and a submarine in a previous operation last June. The facility is believed to contain much of Iran's highly enriched uranium, making it a key asset in Tehran's nuclear program. These strikes signal continued U.S. pressure on Iran's nuclear capabilities, which have been a central focus of American foreign policy and international concern. The timing and scope of such operations typically reflect escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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