Israeli strikes damage Iran's main nuclear site at Natanz, says IAEA today

The IAEA confirmed direct damage to uranium enrichment halls at Iran's Natanz site using satellite imagery after Israeli airstrikes during Operation Rising Lion

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1 min read Last Updated : Jun 18 2025 | 12:13 AM IST
Israeli strikes have damaged underground uranium enrichment facilities at Iran’s key nuclear fuel production site, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Monday, citing high-resolution satellite imagery taken after the attacks on Friday.
 
"Based on continued analysis of high resolution satellite imagery collected after Friday’s attacks, the IAEA has identified additional elements that indicate direct impacts on the underground enrichment halls at Natanz. No change to report at Esfahan and Fordow," the United Nations nuclear watchdog posted on X.
 
The Natanz facility, located in central Iran, houses approximately 15,000 centrifuges used to separate uranium isotopes, according to Bloomberg. The
 
 
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Topics :Iran Israel conflict

First Published: Jun 18 2025 | 12:13 AM IST

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