Iran has claimed that the U.S. conducted an airstrike on the site of the Darakobin nuclear power plant, which is under construction in the southwest of the country. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is currently verifying the facts. However, the IAEA confirmed that there were no nuclear materials at the facility during its last visit.
On July 19, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a statement alleging, "The United States attacked the construction site of the Darakobin nuclear power plant." The AEOI further asserted that an attack on a peaceful nuclear facility, which is subject to international safety measures, constitutes a violation of international law. Specific details regarding the extent of the damage have not been disclosed.
The U.S. has not confirmed whether it carried out an attack on the Darakobin nuclear plant. The Central Command of the U.S. military did not include the Darakobin site in its list of targets for airstrikes released on the same day.
The IAEA stated, "We are verifying the related reports and are in contact with Iranian authorities." The Darakobin nuclear plant is still in the early stages of construction, and the IAEA confirmed that no nuclear materials were stored at the site during its last visit. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi urged restraint regarding military actions around all nuclear facilities.
According to an analysis by the private satellite company Planet Labs, satellite images taken on July 9 showed that while some cleanup work was being conducted at the nuclear site, significant construction activity was not evident.
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