In a startling accusation, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization has pointed fingers at the US and Israel for bombing the Natanz nuclear facility on Saturday. The agency quickly assured the public that no radioactive contamination has been detected, calming fears of a nuclear disaster.
According to Tasmim News Agency, the attack targeted the enrichment complex in central Iran, but safety measures held firm. Residents in the vicinity reported no health issues, underscoring the contained nature of the incident. This strike follows the onset of open military confrontations between US-Israel forces and Iran.
Satellite evidence has been circulating, with Israel’s images revealing clear signs of bomb damage from recent operations. The IAEA corroborated findings of slight harm to entry structures at Natanz’s underground plant, but affirmed no jeopardy to the core enrichment activities or surrounding areas.
‘Based on latest satellite imagery, IAEA confirms some recent damage to entrance buildings of Iran’s underground Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant; no danger observed and no further impact on FEP,’ the agency stated on X. This echoes earlier assessments from June’s intense 12-day war, where Natanz was a prime target.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi reiterated on Monday that no major nuclear sites have sustained hits from the ongoing campaign. He called for de-escalation worldwide, noting the absence of strikes on critical facilities like Bushehr or Tehran reactors. As accusations fly, the incident highlights the fragile balance in Middle East nuclear tensions.