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IAEA Investigates Alleged U.S. Attack on Iranian Nuclear Plant Under Construction
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IAEA Investigates Alleged U.S. Attack on Iranian Nuclear Plant Under Construction

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency is investigating reports of a nighttime attack on an Iranian nuclear plant under construction.
  • Iran's Atomic Energy Organization claims the U.S. attacked the Darkhovin plant with projectiles, calling it a violation of international law.
  • The IAEA stated the facility is in early construction stages and poses no radiological risk, urging military moderation near atomic sites.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is actively investigating reports of a nighttime attack targeting an Iranian nuclear facility currently under construction. The incident, which occurred at the projected Darkhovin atomic plant in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province, has prompted an official complaint from Iran's Atomic Energy Organization.

The projected atomic plant of Darkhovin is in the early stages of construction and did not contain nuclear material when it was last visited by the agency's inspectors.

— IAEARegarding the status of the Darkhovin nuclear facility.

Iranian authorities have accused the United States of carrying out a "barbaric" and "aggressive" action, alleging that multiple projectiles struck the construction site. They assert that this attack is a violation of international law and represents a new offensive against facilities linked to Iran's nuclear program.

The terrorist and criminal regime of the United States... carried out an aggressive and barbaric action, contrary to international laws, by attacking the construction site of the Darkhovin plant with several projectiles.

— Iranian Atomic Energy OrganizationAs cited by Iranian press regarding the alleged U.S. attack.

However, the IAEA, the United Nations' nuclear agency, has indicated that the Darkhovin plant is in its nascent stages of construction and did not contain any nuclear material during its last inspection. Consequently, the agency estimates that the facility does not pose any radiological risk. The IAEA has contacted Tehran for further details and will provide updates as information becomes available.

The IAEA has contacted Tehran to address the reported attack and will provide more information as it becomes available.

— IAEAOn the agency's response to the incident.

Despite the lack of immediate radiological concern, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi reiterated his call for military restraint in proximity to any atomic energy-related sites. The agency emphasizes its commitment to monitoring the situation and gathering accurate information.

Grossi reiterated his call for military moderation in the vicinity of any site related to atomic energy.

— IAEAHighlighting the agency's stance on military activity near nuclear sites.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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