Explosion at nuclear facility in Iran

The 2nd image in the gallery was used by the Iranian news agency FARS, but was pulled moments later

An explosion has rocked Iran, in the city of Isfahan, home to the country's key nuclear facility. Israeli TV is reporting that 2 explosions have been heard.

The semi-official Fars news agency reported that the blast has been heard around the city. However they removed their article and picture which appeared to be an old photo from Kashmir taken in October.

Only two weeks ago a similar incident occurred when military personnel were transporting munitions the Revolutionary Guard said.

Israeli news service Haaretz reports that Iran operates a uranium conversion plant near Isfahan, 'one with an important function in the chain of Iran's nuclear program'.

Israel's channel 10 reported that a 2nd explosion in Iran took place in a Shahab-4 Ballistic missile facility in Isfahan however this was unconfirmed.

Deputy Isfahan governor Esmaili confirmed a huge explosion was heard in the city, but Esmaili also rejects FARS report to IRNA. The Mehr news agency reported there has been a blast at a petrol station near the city. Another report pointed to a training accident.

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