TEHRAN (Kashmir English): The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that there has been no rise in radiation levels following the reported US missile strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, including the site in Isfahan. The announcement comes as tensions remain high between the two countries, but the IAEA’s update has eased fears of a nuclear disaster.
In a brief statement shared on social media, the UN’s nuclear watchdog confirmed that radiation levels outside the targeted sites remained within normal limits.
“Following attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran – including Fordow – the IAEA can confirm that no increase in off-site radiation levels has been reported as of this time,” the statement read.
The IAEA emphasized that their team is receiving updates from their field personnel and using satellite data to assess any potential environmental impact. They reiterated that if any radiation spike had occurred, it would have been detected immediately due to the advanced monitoring systems in place both in Iran and internationally.
The remarks come after US President Donald Trump claimed responsibility for coordinated airstrikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities in response to what Washington termed “serious threats emanating from Tehran’s nuclear programme.”
While Iranian officials have downplayed the extent of the damage and insisted their facilities remain secure, the international community has expressed concern over the potential environmental and safety implications of strikes on active nuclear infrastructure.
Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan are among Iran’s most prominent nuclear sites and have long been central to international negotiations and disputes regarding Tehran’s atomic ambitions.
