
Israel Avoids Striking Key Iranian Nuclear Site to Prevent Radiological Disaster
Israel deliberately refrained from bombing Iran’s fortified Fordo nuclear site during Operation Rising Lion, reportedly due to concerns that an attack could cause a radiological incident.
Western analysts believe striking the Fordo site — buried deep in a mountain — could release radioactive material, potentially creating a “dirty bomb” scenario. While Israel has struck other key facilities, including Natanz and Isfahan, it has avoided the most sensitive stockpiles.
Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed that Iran holds enough enriched uranium to construct at least nine nuclear bombs. Israeli officials hope current operations will pressure Iran into surrendering its stockpile voluntarily.
This mirrors Israel’s past strategic restraint, such as when it struck Iraq’s Osirak reactor in 1981 and Syria’s suspected reactor in 2007, both before radioactive material was introduced. (YNN/VFI News)
“Wisdom is better than weapons of war.” – Ecclesiastes 9:18