Iran said early Sunday there were “no signs of contamination” at its nuclear sites at Isfahan, Fordo and Natanz after US airstrikes targeted the facilities.
Iranian state media quoted the country's National Nuclear Safety System Centre, which published a statement saying its radiation detectors had recorded no radioactive release after the strikes. Saudi Arabia also said 'no radioactive effects' detected in Gulf after US strikes on Iran.
Iran’s atomic energy agency described US strikes on three key nuclear facilities as a “savage assault.”
The “lawless actions” won’t cause “the development of this national industry to be halted,” the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said in a statement, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.
“There is no danger to the residents living around the aforementioned sites,” the statement added.
Earlier Israeli airstrikes on nuclear sites similarly have caused no recorded release of radioactive material into the environment around the facilities, the International Atomic Energy Agency has said.
US strikes Iran's nuclear sites
US President Donald Trump announced that American bombers carried out airstrikes on Iran’s three main nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking a major escalation in Middle East tensions. The Fordow site, located deep underground, was targeted with powerful “bunker buster” bombs. Trump called the operation “very successful” and claimed that the aircraft had exited Iranian airspace safely. He announced he would address the nation later and emphasized that “now is the time for peace.”
The strikes represent the most consequential foreign policy move of Trump’s presidency and come despite warnings from US allies and global bodies like the UN’s nuclear watchdog, which urged against targeting nuclear facilities due to the risk of radiation and safety breaches. Trump’s decision follows a week of Israeli attacks across Iran and defies intelligence assessments indicating Iran had not committed to building a nuclear bomb.
Iran responded by condemning the attacks as “aggressions,” with explosions confirmed near Natanz and Isfahan. Tehran has warned of retaliation, which may include cyberattacks or strikes on American assets in the region.
Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have issued new threats, and Iranian officials are calling the US a “partner in crime” with Israel. US officials have begun evacuating citizens from Israel, signaling concerns over potential fallout.
Oil and trade fears
The strike has intensified fears of a broader regional conflict that could disrupt oil supplies and global trade.
Approximately 20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making any instability there highly consequential. Analysts warn the US action could spark unpredictable and dangerous consequences, placing Americans at risk across the Middle East and beyond.
Iranian state media quoted the country's National Nuclear Safety System Centre, which published a statement saying its radiation detectors had recorded no radioactive release after the strikes. Saudi Arabia also said 'no radioactive effects' detected in Gulf after US strikes on Iran.
Iran’s atomic energy agency described US strikes on three key nuclear facilities as a “savage assault.”
The “lawless actions” won’t cause “the development of this national industry to be halted,” the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said in a statement, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.
“There is no danger to the residents living around the aforementioned sites,” the statement added.
Earlier Israeli airstrikes on nuclear sites similarly have caused no recorded release of radioactive material into the environment around the facilities, the International Atomic Energy Agency has said.
US strikes Iran's nuclear sites
US President Donald Trump announced that American bombers carried out airstrikes on Iran’s three main nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking a major escalation in Middle East tensions. The Fordow site, located deep underground, was targeted with powerful “bunker buster” bombs. Trump called the operation “very successful” and claimed that the aircraft had exited Iranian airspace safely. He announced he would address the nation later and emphasized that “now is the time for peace.”
The strikes represent the most consequential foreign policy move of Trump’s presidency and come despite warnings from US allies and global bodies like the UN’s nuclear watchdog, which urged against targeting nuclear facilities due to the risk of radiation and safety breaches. Trump’s decision follows a week of Israeli attacks across Iran and defies intelligence assessments indicating Iran had not committed to building a nuclear bomb.
Iran responded by condemning the attacks as “aggressions,” with explosions confirmed near Natanz and Isfahan. Tehran has warned of retaliation, which may include cyberattacks or strikes on American assets in the region.
Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have issued new threats, and Iranian officials are calling the US a “partner in crime” with Israel. US officials have begun evacuating citizens from Israel, signaling concerns over potential fallout.
Oil and trade fears
The strike has intensified fears of a broader regional conflict that could disrupt oil supplies and global trade.
Approximately 20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making any instability there highly consequential. Analysts warn the US action could spark unpredictable and dangerous consequences, placing Americans at risk across the Middle East and beyond.
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