Israel's 1981 Strike Sparks Nuclear Ambitions

Source: Israel bombed an Iraqi nuclear reactor in 1981 − it pushed program underground and spurred Saddam Hussein’s desire for nukes (2025-06-26)

Israel bombed an Iraqi nuclear reactor in 1981, causing the country's nuclear program to go underground. This attack not only delayed Iraq's nuclear development but also intensified Saddam Hussein's pursuit of nuclear weapons. The event had lasting implications for regional security and nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

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