Vienna [Austria], March 21 (ANI): The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Saturday said that Iran has informed it of an attack on the Natanz nuclear site, adding that no increase in radiation levels outside the facility has been reported so far.
In a post on X, the United Nations nuclear watchdog stated, “The IAEA has been informed by Iran that the Natanz nuclear site was attacked today. No increase in off-site radiation levels reported. IAEA is looking into the report.”
The Natanz nuclear facility is one of Iran’s key nuclear installations and has previously been at the center of international concerns over Tehran’s nuclear program.
The IAEA also noted that Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has reiterated the need for restraint amid rising tensions, warning of the risks associated with military actions near nuclear sites.
“IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi reiterates call for military restraint to avoid any risk of a nuclear accident,” the agency said.
Earlier, Iranian state media outlet Tasnim News Agency reported that the United States and Israel jointly launched an attack on Iran’s key uranium enrichment facility in Natanz. The strike targeted one of Iran’s most significant nuclear sites; however, no radioactive leaks were detected, and nearby residents were not at risk.
The developments come amid escalating tensions that began on February 28 following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint US-Israeli strikes. Iran has since carried out retaliatory attacks on Israeli and US-linked targets across the region, disrupting maritime routes and impacting global energy markets.
Following Khamenei’s death, Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, was appointed as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.
Amid the ongoing conflict, Iran has effectively restricted movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit route for global energy supplies, raising concerns over international economic stability. (ANI)
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