IAEA director general: No signs of damage at Fordow nuclear facility

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has said that the IAEA reported no evidence of damage at Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, despite rising tensions between Israel and Iran.

Grossi addressed the issue during a United Nations Security Council meeting focused on the escalating conflict in the region, Caliber.Az reports, citing the message on IAEA's website. 

“Fordow is Iran’s main enrichment location for enriching uranium to 60%. The Agency is not aware of any damage at Fordow at this time,” Grossi stated. 

He noted that attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security in Iran. Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur.

“The IAEA has been monitoring closely the situation at Iran’s nuclear sites since Israel began its attacks a week ago. As part of its mission, the IAEA is the global nerve centre for information on nuclear and radiological safety, and we can respond to any nuclear or radiological emergency,” Grossi said.

By Naila Huseynova