Nuclear plant in Iran hit: Is there risk of radiation leak?
Nuclear plant in Iran comes under strike (photo: Getty Images)
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed damage to a nuclear fuel enrichment plant in Iran. However, no radiological contamination is expected, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports.
"Based on the latest available satellite imagery, IAEA can now confirm some recent damage to the entrance buildings of Iran's underground Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant (FEP)," the International Atomic Energy Agency said.
It is noted that no radiological consequences are expected, and no additional impact on the plant itself, which was seriously damaged during last year's airstrikes by the United States and Israel, has been detected.
Yesterday, March 2, a nuclear facility in the Iranian city of Natanz was reportedly hit during airstrikes as part of a military operation by the United States and Israel.
At the same time, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi noted that yesterday there were no indications that any nuclear facilities, including the nuclear power plant in Bushehr, the Tehran Research Reactor, or other nuclear fuel cycle facilities, were damaged during airstrikes.
Iran restores nuclear potential
At the beginning of February, satellite images recorded the resumption of work at damaged Iranian nuclear facilities after strikes by the United States and Israel.
Images clearly show that at two key sites — in Natanz and Isfahan — roofs have reappeared over buildings that previously sustained significant destruction.
This was the first recorded activity at these sites since the end of hostilities in June and may indicate Iran's shift from damage assessment to practical actions.
