Iran's Isfahan Radiological Disinfection Facility Attacked, No Radioactive Leakage Found So Far

Source: Global Times
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On March 8 local time, the Iranian National Center for Nuclear Safety Regulation announced that on March 7 local time, a gamma radiation sterilization facility located in Isfahan Province was attacked by airstrikes and missile strikes from the United States and Israel, resulting in severe damage to the center's infrastructure.

Official environmental monitoring results from Iran indicate that, as of now, there has been no abnormal increase in gamma radiation dose rates in the surrounding areas, and no radioactive contamination has been found at the site or in nearby areas. (Reporter: Li Jiannan, Wang Zheng)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Airstrikes and missile attacks on a gamma irradiation facility
Location
Isfahan
Unit
United States and Israel
Time
March 7
Equipment
missilesaircraft
Summary

On March 7, the United States and Israel conducted airstrikes and missile attacks on a gamma irradiation facility in Isfahan, Iran, causing significant damage to the infrastructure. Iranian authorities reported no radioactive leakage or abnormal radiation levels in the surrounding area following the attack.

Key Facts
  • The gamma irradiation facility in Isfahan was attacked on March 7.
  • The attack was conducted by the United States and Israel.
  • Significant damage was reported to the facility's infrastructure.
  • No radioactive leakage has been detected in the surrounding area.
  • Environmental monitoring showed no abnormal increase in gamma radiation levels.