The head of the United Nations’ nuclear agency has confirmed that an Iranian nuclear facility was damaged during widespread Israeli strikes in Tehran overnight.
International Atomic Energy Agency Director Mariano Grossi said in a statement on Friday that attacks carried out by Israel on nuclear facilities were confirmed to him by Iranian officials and that the “Natanz enrichment site has been impacted,” but that radiation levels are not elevated.
“This development is deeply concerning. I have repeatedly stated that nuclear facilities must never be attacked, regardless of the context or circumstances, as it could harm both people and the environment,” the U.N. official said….