U.N. Nuclear Chief Confirms Irreparable Damage to Iranian Enrichment Facility

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency asserts that significant physical damage has rendered the centrifuges at Iran's Fordo uranium enrichment facility inoperable after recent attacks by the U.S.

Centrifuges at the Fordo uranium enrichment plant in Iran are officially deemed “no longer operational” following a military strike by the United States employing bunker-buster bombs, as reported by Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In a recent interview with Radio France Internationale, Grossi stated that accurately assessing the facility's damage via satellite imagery remains challenging. However, based on the bomb's power and the plant's technical specifications, he affirmed that the centrifuges, which necessitate a high level of precision and are susceptible to substantial vibrations, have suffered irreparable damage.

“There was no escaping significant physical damage,” Grossi claimed, allowing for a "fairly accurate technical conclusion" about the fate of the centrifuges. As the situation unfolds, questions remain about the implications of this attack for regional stability and international nuclear agreements. This marks a significant turn in U.S.-Iran relations as the global community watches closely for further developments.