UN Nuclear Chief Urges Restraint Amid Rising Tensions

The United Nations' nuclear watchdog director, Rafael Grossi, issued a stark warning on Friday, highlighting the critical dangers of military strikes on nuclear facilities.

In a statement to the UN Security Council, Grossi emphasized that armed attacks on such sites might lead to catastrophic radioactive releases, affecting regions well beyond the target state.

Amidst growing tensions marked by Israel's current military operations in Iran, Grossi strongly urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid potentially devastating international consequences.

(With inputs from agencies.)