Iranian Atomic Energy Agency: Natanz Nuclear Facility Attacked by the US and Israel

[Global Times - Global Network Report by Reporter Zhao Yipu] The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization stated on the 21st that Iran's main uranium enrichment facility—the Natanz nuclear facility—was attacked by the United States and Israel, marking "the second attack on this nuclear facility since the first week of the war."

The statement said that the strike by the United States and Israel on the 21st violated international law, commitments, and other nuclear safety regulations, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The statement also indicated that after the attack on the Natanz nuclear facility, Iran's nuclear safety center conducted monitoring for radioactive material leaks in the area, and the results showed that there is currently no radioactive material leakage, and surrounding residents have not been affected.

The Natanz nuclear facility is located 220 kilometers southeast of Tehran, the capital of Iran. During the "12-Day War" between Iran and Israel that broke out in June 2025, this nuclear facility was also targeted by Israeli airstrikes.

According to U.S. sources on the 20th, the United States is formulating strategic plans to seize Iran's "nuclear reserves."

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated on the 21st via social media that it has received and is investigating reports from Iran regarding the attack on the Natanz nuclear facility that day.

The IAEA stated that it has not received any reports of increased nuclear radiation risk at this time.