Iran: That's why we enrich Uranus

The Iran government stated in a statement that the Friday “cowardly” attack of Israel showed why Tehran insisted on enriching uranium, “Reuters said.

For the same reason, Iran expanded nuclear technology and increased the rocket potential – added the government in Tehran.

Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran stated that retaliation on Israel would be in line with international law. He stated that the United States supporting Israel would be responsible for the consequences of Israel's actions.

Israel began attacks on Iran on Friday morning, declaring that their goal is nuclear and military facilities. According to Iranian media and officials, raids affected, among others A key uranium enrichment plant in Natanz in the central part of Iran and an object in Parchin, where according to experts, research on nuclear weapons is conducted.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the message to the nation announced that Iran in recent months began work on the use of enriched uranium for military purposes and has enough raw material to build nine atomic bombs.

The highest commanders and at least six nuclear energy scientists died in attacks. (PAP)

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