The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, commented on the recent Israeli attack on a facility in the Parchin region of Iran, saying that he does not consider it nuclear. According to him, the agency does not have data that can confirm the presence of nuclear materials in this territory, although the site may have been used for similar purposes in the past. He made the comments at a press conference in Vienna.
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Netanyahu previously said the attack targeted part of Iran’s nuclear program in an attack in October. According to Israeli media publications, the target was the secret military nuclear research center “Talegan-2”, located in the Parchin area. This facility, which has not been operational since 2003, is reported to have recently resumed operation, which was the reason for the attack. Satellite images confirm damage to the site.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking in the Knesset, confirmed the attack, citing an Axios article. He noted that one of the elements of the Iranian nuclear program was hit, without specifying which facility he was referring to.
US and Israeli intelligence services believe the site was used for research related to computer models, metallurgy and explosives used to deliver nuclear weapons. According to Axios, the Israeli attack disabled critical equipment involved in these developments.
Grossi noted that the IAEA has no evidence to support these claims. He added that intelligence may have more detailed data, but the agency has no reason to believe such activity took place at the facility.
Previously, Cursor wrote about the actions Iran will take in response to the IAEA resolution.
Iran is preparing to retaliate if the IAEA Board of Governors adopts a resolution against it.
