US and IAEA Confirm Damage to Iranian Nuclear Facilities Amid Escalating Tensions

Washington D.C. / Vienna – Recent reports from the United States Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirm significant damage to Iranian nuclear facilities following alleged American attacks. The International Atomic Energy Agency, led by Director-General Rafael Grossi, has indicated that centrifuges, critical components in uranium enrichment, have been damaged. According to the IAEA, these sensitive centrifuges are highly susceptible to strong vibrations and intense shocks, suggesting that even indirect impact from powerful explosions could render them inoperable. This assessment aligns with intelligence reports cited by US officials, which indicate that the attacks, possibly targeting sites such as Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, likely caused substantial disruption. However, a key point of contention remains regarding the fate of enriched uranium. Intelligence reports suggest that Tehran may have relocated its enriched uranium to undisclosed, secure locations prior to the American operations. This potential pre-emptive measure raises questions about the overall effectiveness of the attacks in halting Iran's nuclear progress. While the strikes may have damaged parts of the facilities, the possibility of the enriched material being moved to safety means the core nuclear material may remain intact and secure, continuing the debate on the efficacy and long-term implications of such military actions.