Iran: Massive Explosion at Nuclear Site Raises Concerns and Speculation

Lea Speyer : Oct 7, 2014
Breaking Israel News

At least two are dead.

(Iran)—A massive explosion at Iran's Parchin nuclear plant killed two people, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported. The report said a fire broke out at the plant on Sunday night and gave no further details. (File Photo via Fox News)

The BBC, citing the semi-official Iranian Student News Agency (ISNA), said that the incident occurred at an "explosives materials production unit" southeast of the Iranian capital of Tehran.

According to ISNA, the blast was so powerful that it shattered windows located 15 kilometers away. Witnesses reported seeing a glare from the explosion that lit up the night sky.

While Iranian officials are not commenting on the incident, they did confirm that there was an "incident" at the Parchin plant. Two people have been classified as "missing."

Several military bases and weapon facilities are located east of Tehran in close proximity to the Parchin site. UN nuclear inspectors have been attempting to gain access to the site from Iranian officials as part of an investigation into Iran's nuclear program.

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