IAEA confirms no radiation impact on neighbors after strikes on Iran

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported no evidence of radiation effects on countries neighboring Iran following recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities by Israel and the United States.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi emphasized that Iran’s research and power reactors were not targeted during these operations, thereby mitigating risks of radiological contamination, Caliber.Az reports.

“Based on the data available to us, the IAEA can provide assurances that there has been no radiological impact to the population and the environment in neighboring countries. Crucially in terms of nuclear safety, Iran’s research and power reactors were not targeted,” Grossi stated.

The escalation began in the early hours of June 13 when Israel launched a military operation against Iran. Iran responded less than 24 hours later, intensifying tensions in the region. On June 22, US jets entered the conflict by striking three Iranian nuclear sites. In retaliation, Tehran fired missiles at Al Udeid, the largest US military airbase in the Gulf region, situated in Qatar. US authorities reported no casualties or significant damage from the missile attack.

Following days of heightened conflict, a breakthrough emerged on June 24 when US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a complete ceasefire. Israeli officials confirmed acceptance of the US proposal, declaring the successful completion of their operational objectives against Iran. Tehran, in turn, proclaimed a strategic victory, asserting that it had compelled Tel Aviv to unilaterally cease its aggressive actions.

By Vafa Guliyeva