No Radiation Leaks Reported After US Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Says Atomic Energy Organisation
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation (AEO) announced that comprehensive safety checks have confirmed no signs of radioactive contamination following United States airstrikes on the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites. The organisation described the strikes as violations of international law and reiterated its commitment to maintaining its peaceful nuclear program.
The US military reportedly deployed B‑2 stealth bombers, dropping powerful bunker‑buster munitions on the deeply buried Fordow site—while Tomahawk missiles targeted Natanz and Isfahan—without rupturing containment vessels or causing off‑site radiation leaks .
AEO officials emphasized that Iran’s nuclear efforts are a “national industry” and vowed work would continue unabated. They also confirmed that legal actions are being pursued against the US and urged the global community to condemn the attack and support Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear development.
International nuclear authorities, including the IAEA, have previously reported no abnormal radiation levels at Natanz and Fordow following earlier Israeli strikes, and Isfahan remained largely unaffected.
Despite President Trump’s declaration of a “very successful attack” that “obliterated” Fordow’s underground infrastructure, Iran’s AEO maintains the public remains safe and off‑site monitoring shows no contamination.
The use of B‑2 stealth bombers and bunker‑buster bombs was specifically aimed at destroying fortified facilities deep within mountains—strategically designed to prevent leaks or collateral damage.
Iran has condemned the strikes as unlawful acts and indicated it will seek recourse through international legal channels. The statement also called for global support to defend its peaceful nuclear aspirations .
Global and regional authorities remain on edge. The United Nations Security Council is expected to discuss the attacks, while neighbouring Gulf countries continue to monitor radiation levels—particularly around desalination plants—but have reported no abnormalities .
This escalation follows a surge in Israel’s Operation Rising Lion in mid‑June, when Israeli airstrikes in June hit Iran’s Khondab reactor, Natanz, and Isfahan—prompting earlier IAEA reports of internal damage but no off‑site radiation.
Iran insists on its right to uranium enrichment for peaceful purposes. International diplomats advocate for urgent diplomacy to prevent regional spillover and risk to civilian populations .
