IAEA Confirms Bombing Of Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was struck during airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel.

IAEA director general Rafael Grossi disclosed that the site had been bombed amid ongoing military exchanges involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. The development follows continued strikes across Iran and counterstrikes by Iranian forces around the Gulf region.

“The IAEA has been informed by Iran that the Natanz nuclear site was attacked today,” the agency said in a statement.

Despite the attack, the UN-backed nuclear watchdog reported that there has been no increase in off-site radiation levels, easing immediate fears of a nuclear hazard.

Grossi, however, renewed his call for restraint, warning of the potential risks associated with targeting nuclear infrastructure. He urged all parties to avoid actions that could trigger a nuclear accident.

The IAEA, tasked with promoting the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technology, continues to monitor the situation closely.

The latest strike marks the fourth targeted attack on Iranian nuclear facilities since the onset of the U.S.-Israeli offensive, raising concerns over escalating tensions and the safety of nuclear sites in the region.