The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, presented updated information on the situation at Iranian nuclear facilities that were subjected to Israeli military attacks, stating that there are no signs of further damage to uranium enrichment facilities.
SİA informs, citing IAEA, that Grossi told the agency's Board of Governors that the strikes carried out by Israel on Friday led to destruction at several facilities in Iran, however, the radiation background remains normal.
He noted that at the Natanz plant, the above-ground part of the pilot fuel enrichment plant and energy infrastructure were damaged.
"The underground facilities housing the main centrifuge cascades were not damaged, but the power outage could have affected their operation. Internal radiological and chemical contamination related to uranium compound leaks is being recorded at the facility. Given the type of nuclear material at this facility, it is possible that uranium isotopes are dispersed within the facility. Radiation, mainly consisting of alpha particles, poses a significant hazard if uranium is inhaled or swallowed. However, this risk can be effectively controlled with appropriate protective measures, such as the use of respiratory protection equipment in the affected areas," he said.
According to the IAEA head, no serious damage was recorded at other key facilities — in Fordow, Isfahan, Khondab, at the Bushehr nuclear power plant, and the research reactor in Tehran: "The radiation situation around all facilities remains unchanged."
He noted that the IAEA maintains communication with Iranian authorities and is ready to respond promptly in case of emergencies.
"The International Atomic Energy Agency is present and will be present in Iran. Safeguards inspections in Iran will continue as soon as security conditions allow, as required by Iran's safeguards obligations under the NPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty). I am in touch with inspectors on the ground," Grossi added.
At the same time, he emphasized that military escalation endangers people's lives, increases the likelihood of radioactive release with serious consequences for people and the environment, and delays the necessary work on a diplomatic solution to obtain long-term guarantees that Iran will not possess nuclear weapons: "I call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid further escalation."
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