Impact of U.S. Bombing on Iran's Fordow Plant

U.S. bombing has likely caused "very significant" damage to the underground sections of Iran's Fordow uranium enrichment facility, according to Rafael Grossi, the U.N. nuclear watchdog chief.

Grossi noted the difficulty in assessing the extent of the damage due to the facility's mountainous location, but he emphasized that the sensitivity of the centrifuges to vibrations suggests substantial harm.

These remarks were delivered during an emergency meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) 35-nation Board of Governors, drawing attention to the potential impact on global nuclear diplomacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)