Kathmandu – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is set to hold an emergency meeting following recent airstrikes by the United States on key Iranian nuclear facilities.
According to a statement issued by the IAEA on Sunday morning, airstrikes targeted three major sites in Iran – Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. However, the agency reported that no significant increase in radiation levels has been detected in or around the affected areas so far.
The IAEA confirmed that it is still collecting further information and will provide a detailed assessment once the situation becomes clearer.
U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier announced the successful completion of military operations at the three nuclear locations. The strikes have drawn sharp reactions from Iranian officials.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemned the attacks as “serious” and “long-term in impact,” emphasizing that Iran is keeping “all options on the table” in response to the aggression.
Prior to the airstrikes, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi had already warned of renewed attacks by Israel on the large nuclear facility in Isfahan, which had reportedly sustained some structural damage.
Grossi noted that most of the targeted locations either contained no nuclear material or only minimal amounts, significantly reducing the risk of environmental radiation release.
He stated, “The Isfahan facility is a critical part of Iran’s nuclear program. Repeated attacks on such infrastructure are deeply concerning. While current assessments suggest no immediate danger to surrounding areas, I must reiterate – nuclear facilities should never be targets of military action.”
