Who is behind the mysterious explosions at Iran’s nuclear facilities?

Head of Israeli spy agency claims country behind attacks on Iran

Iran nuclear programme
Iran admits ‘significant damage’ at key plant is major setback for country’s nuclear programme
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The head of the Israeli spy agency has apparently confirmed Israeli involvement in an attack on Iran’s main uranium enrichment plant last Thursday.

Yossi Cohen, director of Mossad, is accused of leaking details of the Israeli move to sabotage Iran’s nuclear weapons programme.

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