It comes after a report said a “nuclear weapons research facility” was attacked in October.

Voters backed the moderate with hopes that he can soften sanctions and improve women's rights.

The three nations say Iran is in breach of the 2015 nuclear deal by producing enriched uranium.

A watchdog is discussing with Iran the purity of the particles, which is very close to weapons grade.

US special envoy Robert Malley says Iran must return to non-proliferation compliance.

The rare claim is likely to intensify concerns over Iran's controversial nuclear programme.

The IAEA's head said it could deal a "fatal blow" to the nuclear deal unless the step was reversed.

Anoosheh Ashoori from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those being held in Iran.