#IsraelIranConflict The IAEA confirmed that Israel destroyed the exterior part of the Natanz plant and that there is radioactive contamination

"The power cut may have damaged the centrifuges," warned Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, confirmed this Friday before the UN Security Council that the recent Israeli attack caused the destruction of the upper part of the Iranian nuclear plant in Natanz - where 60% enriched uranium was produced - and the electrical infrastructure. He also acknowledged the presence of radioactive and chemical contamination within the facilities, although he assured that it can be controlled with adequate protective methods. Iran confirms that only the Natanz enrichment plant was attacked," Grossi stated. "In Natanz, the upper part of the plant, where Iran produces 60% enriched uranium, has been destroyed. The electrical infrastructure in the facility has also been destroyed."

The agency's director pointed out that "there are no indications of attacks in the underground section," but warned that "the power cut may have damaged the centrifuges," the essential devices for the uranium enrichment process. Regarding the environmental impact, Grossi offered a dual assessment: on one hand, he stated that the radiation levels outside the Natanz site remain normal, indicating that there was no significant external leak. On the other hand, he emphasized that "there is radioactive and chemical contamination within the facilities," although he clarified that "it is manageable" with appropriate protective measures.