Tasnim, Iran's semi-official news agency, reported on the 21st (local time), citing Iranian authorities, that the Natanz uranium enrichment complex, one of Iran's key nuclear facilities, came under attack by the United States and Israel.
Iranian authorities said in a statement, "This morning, the United States and the usurping Zionist regime (Israel) carried out a criminal attack on the 'Martyr Ahmadi Roshan' Natanz enrichment complex in our country."
They strongly criticized the attack as a direct violation not only of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) but also of international law and obligations related to nuclear safety and security.
Immediately after the attack, Iran's Nuclear Safety Center conducted a detailed technical assessment in areas near the facility for the potential release of radioactive contaminants.
Based on the findings, Iranian authorities said, "A review of the data recorded by preexisting preventive measures and monitoring systems shows that, so far, no leakage of radioactive materials has been reported within the complex," adding, "There is no dangerous situation that poses a threat to residents in nearby areas."
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it is assessing the situation at the Natanz nuclear facility. Director General Rafael Grossi said on the IAEA's official X (formerly Twitter), "We once again urge restraint from military action to avoid the risk of a nuclear accident."
The IAEA also said that no anomalies, such as increased radiation levels outside the facility, have yet been reported.
This is the second time the facility has been attacked since the war began. Iranian authorities and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also said on the 1st that the United States and Israel attacked the Natanz nuclear facility.