Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, confirmed the presence of internal radiation and chemical contamination at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility following reports of an 'Israeli' strike.

 

In a statement Friday, Grossi said radiation levels outside the facility remain unchanged, but contamination, mainly in the form of alpha particles, was detected inside. He noted that the situation is manageable with proper safety measures.

 

While there is no indication of a direct attack on Natanz’s underground enrichment areas, Grossi suggested that damage to the power supply may have impacted centrifuge operations. Iranian authorities had earlier told the IAEA that no radiation had leaked beyond the site.

 

Meanwhile, Iran's nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, also confirmed no radiation leak occurred after multiple attacks targeted the Shahid Ahmadi Roshan facility at Natanz early Friday. According to semi-official Mehr News Agency, the assault coincided with 'Israeli' strikes across Iran. Eslami stated the damage was limited to surface-level infrastructure, with no casualties reported, and that a detailed assessment is ongoing.

 

He added that the strikes appeared to be part of a pre-planned effort to inflict maximum damage on Iran’s nuclear facilities.