The IAEA reported contacts with the Iranian authorities after the Israeli strikes, including on nuclear facilities, and indicated that no increase in radiation levels was observed at the Natanz facility after the attack, the Bushehr NPP was not attacked, and the nuclear facility in Isfahan and the fuel enrichment plant in Fordo were not damaged, writes UNN.
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Initially, the IAEA indicated that it is "closely monitoring the extremely alarming situation in Iran." "The Agency can confirm that the facility in Natanz is one of the targets. The Agency is in contact with the Iranian authorities regarding radiation levels. We are also in contact with our inspectors in the country," said IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, quoted by the agency.
Later, the information was clarified.
"The Iranian authorities informed the IAEA that the Bushehr NPP was not attacked and that no increase in radiation levels was observed at the Natanz facility," Grossi said.
After further contacts with the Iranian authorities, the IAEA also updated information on two more facilities.
"Further contacts with the Iranian authorities confirm that the nuclear facility in Isfahan was not damaged," Grossi said.
"At the moment, the fuel enrichment plant in Fordo has not been damaged," the IAEA Director General said.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks were aimed at Tehran's nuclear program and army and would continue until the threat is eliminated.
Iran has promised to take tough measures, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said several commanders and scientists had been killed. Hours after the first Israeli strikes, Tehran launched more than 100 drones in response, Israel said.