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The blast at the Kavian Fariman industrial complex was the latest in a series of mysterious explosions and fires at Iranian nuclear and power facilities in recent weeks.
The end goal is to “engineer whole human hearts for an even better toxicological screening process,” says TAU Laboratory for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Professor Tal Dvir.
The “Ofek 16” satellite, launched by the Ministry of Defense and Israel Aerospace Industries, will improve Israel’s ability to monitor activities of the Iranian-Shi’ite axis throughout the Middle East.
The move comes just weeks after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis led a high-level delegation to Israel for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iran’s nuclear activities are “unstoppable,” despite the “hostilities of enemies,” says an Iranian government spokesman.
According to the state prosecution, the vehicles would not have been allowed into the country if the real data on diesel engine emissions had been provided.
The blast near Tehran was the latest in a series of similar incidents within the past week.
Israeli Col. (res.) Ehud Evental: All signs point to Natanz blast being deliberate attack • Iran’s next steps regarding its nuclear program could be crucial developments.
“We find it implausible that the Palestinian Authority managed to hide thousands of trucks dumping garbage over the side of a cliff along a major highway for weeks on end,” said Regavim, which is pressing for cleanup and a resolution to the situation.
“Ofek 16” reconnaissance satellite undergoing testing before becoming fully operational • Defense minister hails “extraordinary achievement.”
The Israeli defense minister was responding to claims that the Jewish state was responsible for recent fires at Iranian nuclear and power plants.
Israel has a “very strong foundation” for future development, OECD deputy secretary-general says during an online conference marking 10 years since Israel joined the organization.