IAEA probes Iran nuclear site attack reports

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is probing claims of an attack on a nuclear power plant construction site in Darhovin, Iran. The facility is in its very early stages of development, and the IAEA confirmed it held no nuclear material during its last inspection.

Iran's Atomic Energy Organization condemned the United States, labeling the alleged bombing of the unfinished plant a "terrorist and criminal act" that violated international law. The organization stated the U.S. regime "based solely on violence and lawlessness" committed an "aggressive and barbaric act."

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The terrorist and criminal regime of the United States, whose nature is based solely on violence and lawlessness, committed an aggressive and barbaric act that violated international law.

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi acknowledged the report and stated that while the incident is not thought to pose any radiological risk, he reiterated his call for military restraint around all facilities associated with the nuclear program. The agency has contacted Iran for further details on the reported attack.

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although it is not believed that the reported attack poses any radiological risk, he once again calls for military restraint near all facilities associated with the nuclear program.