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IDF Strikes Iranian Nuclear Site, Halting Missile Development

3/3/2026

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On March 3, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed Min Zadai nuclear weapons development site near Tehran.
IDF Chief Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said the air force destroyed 300 Iranian missile launchers since war began.
The IDF tracked scientists attempting to access it, revealing activity that could aid Iran's resumed nuclear bomb development.
This followed Israel's June 2025 bombing campaign targeting weapons development sites, impacting Iran's nuclear capabilities.

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On March 3, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed Min Zadai nuclear weapons development site near Tehran.
IDF Chief Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said the air force destroyed 300 Iranian missile launchers since war began.
The IDF tracked scientists attempting to access it, revealing activity that could aid Iran's resumed nuclear bomb development.
This followed Israel's June 2025 bombing campaign targeting weapons development sites, impacting Iran's nuclear capabilities.