Israel's next target is Fordo, a nuclear site hidden in a mountain.

Context:

After striking Iran's nuclear sites on Friday, Israel will target Fordo, Iran's second-largest and most fortified nuclear complex. Fordo is where Iran has stockpiled weapons-grade uranium and could produce a bomb. It is buried deep underground in a mountain in the village of Fordo 20 miles from Qom.

Dive Deeper:

• Israel has targeted critical sites related to Iran's nuclear weapons program, with Fordo being the next major focus.

• Fordo is Iran's second-largest nuclear facility, strategically built deep underground to resist attacks.

• Experts warn that Fordo holds a significant stockpile of weapons-grade uranium, enabling rapid bomb production.

• The site poses a major challenge for Israel in its efforts to completely dismantle Iran's nuclear capabilities.

• Michael Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., emphasized that eliminating Fordo is crucial to the operation's success.

• Fordo is located about 20 miles from Qom, a city of great religious significance in Iran.

• Although construction likely started in 2006, the existence of the Fordo facility was disclosed to the public in 2009.

Iran's UN ambassador: 78 people killed and 320 wounded in Israeli strikes

Iran’s UN ambassador said that 78 people were killed and 320 were wounded in Israel’s airstrikes on Iran.

The death toll comes after Israel’s attacks across Iran which hit dozens of targets in and around Tehran including nuclear facilities and official headquarters.

Among those killed by Israeli airstrikes include scientists and commanders.

As reported by the Guardian’s Jason Burke and Deepa Parent, Iranians described chaotic scenes where they saw windows shaking and people screaming.

“Traffic jams and clueless crowds are still trying to make sense of what’s happening,” witnesses told the Guardian, adding: “Smoke is still billowing from residential streets and there’s debris around homes. The sky is red and we fear there will be more attacks.”