On June 12, the IAEA condemned Iran for breaching its non-proliferation obligations, marking the first such condemnation in nearly two decades. In response, Iran announced plans to open a new enrichment site and upgrade its centrifuges at the Fordow facility. Despite allegations of seeking nuclear weapons, Iran maintains that its atomic program is for civilian and potentially military purposes. Its nuclear infrastructure is spread across various sites, including underground facilities, complicating potential military responses. Recent Israeli attacks targeting facilities like Natanz have heightened tensions, with no radiation leaks found following those strikes.
"Iran has spread its nuclear facilities over various sites and built some in underground bunkers, making them more difficult to destroy completely."
"Iran denied claims of seeking nuclear weapons, asserting that its uranium enrichment is for civilian and potentially military purposes, operating under IAEA oversight."
"The Natanz facility operates centrifuges that enrich uranium, and has been targeted by sabotage, including recent Israeli strikes without detected radiation leaks."
"The IAEA’s condemnation marks the first breach of Iran’s non-proliferation obligations in nearly two decades, raising significant geopolitical concerns."
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