Two More Explosions at Sensitive Sites in Iran

by Karen Faulkner, Worthy News Correspondent

(Worthy News) – Iran saw two further explosions at sensitive sites Sunday, with fire at a petrochemical plant in the Khuzestan province and a blast in a building believed to hold gas cylinders in Tehran, Fox News reported. These incidents were the latest in a series of sometimes deadly, mysterious explosions that have been taking place at military or infrastructural sites since June 26.

Iranian officials have downplayed the recent explosions and there is no official understanding or account of who or what is behind the incidents. However, some analysts have suggested the US or Israel may be involved, and there has also been a report of anti-government underground dissidents claiming responsibility. In any event, experts have been weighing in to consider what may be happening.

Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies offered a viewpoint to Fox News: “While one can never ignore the potential for an accident or gross incompetence, the locations of these explosions coupled with the increasing number of things exploding in the last few weeks does make a strong case for this being foreign sabotage. Let’s not forget, they are all occurring on or near, nuclear, missile, or military installations.”

Fox News also heard from Jason Brodsky, Policy Director of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), who said: “The tempo and tenor of the recent explosions in Iran have been unusual. There is evidence of a concerted campaign underway to thwart Iran’s nuclear program. The more Iran advances its nuclear program in violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the greater the likelihood for additional strikes.”

Additionally, Brodsky said: “Tehran is distracted by the coronavirus and economic problems. The public is increasingly disenchanted with the regime’s ability to govern the country. The conditions are ripe for additional kinetic activity.”

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