January 17, 1999
By Dave Franchesca
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (Jan.17) -- Satellites have detected numerous signs of a major impact located in the hills of northwestern Iran. "We are pretty sure that it his was an intended nuclear explosion" Jody Birmingham said, a spokeswoman for the Department of Enhanced Satellite Technology. When questioned by the press, The White House had no comment, nor did The Pentagon. Iranian officials have declined to speak with The Associated Press. So far, human casualties or structural damage is unknown. More information will be supplied when further information is available.