U.S. Bombings Impact Iran's Fordow Nuclear Site
The U.S. conducted a bombing operation on Iran's Fordow uranium enrichment plant, reportedly causing significant damage to its underground facilities. The impact on Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium remains uncertain, and inspections by the IAEA are currently suspended due to ongoing military actions by Israel.
The Fordow uranium enrichment plant in Iran has likely sustained 'very significant' damage following U.S. bombings, according to U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi.
On Sunday, the United States deployed its largest conventional bombs for the first time, targeting Iranian nuclear facilities including Fordow. While the full scope of the damage remains unknown, Grossi noted the potential impact on uranium enrichment processes.
Since Israel's military strikes commenced on June 13, IAEA inspections in Iran have halted. Iran informed the agency that it would implement 'special measures' to safeguard its nuclear assets, amid concerns about the condition of its enriched uranium stockpile.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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