Killed an enemy drone? Unknown cause of explosion at Natanz nuclear power plant

Felika shook the areas around the Iranian city of Natanz, known as the country’s main nuclear research facility.

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Several Iranian families announced on Saturday evening a powerful explosion northeast of the Natanz nuclear power plant.

The explosion, which was said to have coincided with a flash, was heard near the town of Badrud, about 20 kilometers from the building.

In an interview with Fars News Agency, Governor Natanza acknowledged the incident, noting that its exact details are not yet known, and promised to publish it as soon as the situation became clear.

Unconfirmed reports in Iranian media indicate that the sound of the explosion was caused by the destruction of an unidentified drone with an anti-aircraft missile.

The head of the air defense, Natanza, stated that the air defense system had been tested and that there was no need to worry.

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