The IAEA will hold an emergency meeting after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Iran demands condemnation, while the agency confirms no radiation leaks and continues monitoring for safety.
NewsKobo.com earlier reported that the U.S. launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced plans to hold an emergency meeting on Monday, following what it described as an “urgent situation” unfolding in Iran. The decision comes in the wake of recent US airstrikes that reportedly targeted three nuclear-related facilities in the country.
IAEA Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi confirmed the meeting, stating it was necessary to assess the potential implications of the strikes and to ensure the continued safety and security of nuclear materials in Iran. “Given the seriousness of recent events, the agency is taking all necessary steps to verify that no nuclear materials have been compromised,” Grossi said in a statement issued on Sunday.
Despite the alarming nature of the strikes, the IAEA has clarified that there has been “no increase” in radiation levels at or near the sites that were hit. The agency’s radiation monitoring systems, which track levels across various locations globally, have not detected any abnormalities that would suggest a nuclear leak or contamination.
Meanwhile, Iranian authorities are pushing back against the US action. Iran’s nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, has reportedly written a formal letter to the IAEA calling for an investigation into the strikes. According to Iranian media, Eslami also urged the UN nuclear watchdog to publicly condemn what Tehran views as a violation of international law and a direct threat to its nuclear infrastructure.
“The recent US aggression is not only a breach of our sovereignty but also a dangerous provocation that could compromise the integrity of peaceful nuclear activity,” Iranian officials stated through state media channels. They accused Washington of escalating tensions in the region under the pretext of national security concerns.
The United States has not yet issued a detailed response to the allegations from Tehran, although officials have previously expressed concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Washington has maintained that any military action it undertakes is aimed at preventing the potential development of nuclear weapons by Iran, a claim that Tehran consistently denies.
As global attention now shifts to Vienna, where the IAEA is headquartered, diplomatic observers say the outcome of Monday’s emergency session could shape the next phase of international engagement with Iran’s nuclear program. Many nations, especially those in the Middle East and Europe, will be closely watching to see how the agency navigates this sensitive development.
