Iranian officials dub incident at Natanz nuclear facility a ‘terrorist action’

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Iranian officials called the blackout at its underground nuclear facility in Natanz a “terrorist action,” prompting potential escalations in tensions as the country negotiates restoring its nuclear deal with the United States.

Officials confirmed an “incident” at Natanz on Sunday, just a day after Tehran said it would start up more than 150 new uranium enrichment centrifuges at the facility.

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