News Desk
- IAEA confirms Natanz was targeted
- No radiation leaks or impacts have been reported at Natanz, Fordow, Isfahan, or Bushehr nuclear facilities, according to Iranian authorities
- IAEA is closely monitoring the situation
ISLAMABAD: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) DG Rafael Mariano Grossi has stated that the situation in Iran is deeply concerning, stressing “nuclear facilities must never be attacked.”
The situation in Iran is deeply concerning. Nuclear facilities must never be attacked.https://t.co/XybjKJWptb pic.twitter.com/dMOjykBtLi
— Rafael Mariano Grossi (@rafaelmgrossi) June 13, 2025
Iranian authorities have informed the IAEA that the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was not targeted in Friday’s Israeli airstrikes, and that no increase in radiation levels has been observed at the Natanz uranium enrichment site, which was among the confirmed targets.
“Iranian authorities have informed the IAEA that the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant has not been targeted and that no increase in radiation levels has been observed at the Natanz site.” – DG @rafaelmgrossi https://t.co/3oDMwFZKPq
— IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) June 13, 2025
The assurance came as the IAEA officially confirmed Israeli strikes hit the Natanz nuclear facility, as part of a broader military campaign reportedly named Operation Rising Lion. According to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, the agency is “closely monitoring the deeply concerning situation” and remains in direct contact with Iranian authorities and its on-site inspectors.
“The IAEA is closely monitoring the deeply concerning situation in Iran. Agency can confirm Natanz site among targets. The Agency is in contact with Iranian authorities regarding radiation levels. We are also in contact with our inspectors in the country.” – DG @rafaelmgrossi
— IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) June 13, 2025
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Grossi said, “The Agency can confirm the Natanz site among targets. We are in contact with Iranian authorities regarding radiation levels and with our inspectors in the country.”
The UN nuclear watchdog noted that the strikes extended beyond nuclear facilities to include ballistic missile factories and military commanders. It reiterated that its primary concern remains the safety and security of nuclear sites and personnel in the region.
“Further contacts with Iranian authorities confirm that the Isfahan nuclear site has not been impacted.” – DG @rafaelmgrossi https://t.co/z77tl2mILx
— IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) June 13, 2025
Further updates from Iranian officials, cited by Grossi, indicate that the Isfahan nuclear site and the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant were not impacted.
“As of now, the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant has not been impacted,” DG @rafaelmgrossi says after further contacts with Iranian authorities. https://t.co/3WmNCSU1W9
— IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ (@iaeaorg) June 13, 2025
