Key Facts
• June 13, 2025: Israel attacked Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility.
• IAEA Director Rafael Grossi reported severe damage to centrifuges.
• Damage caused by power outages from the attack.
• Ground facilities at Natanz were completely destroyed.
• Underground cascade halls were not directly hit but lost power.
• Centrifuges enriched uranium up to 60%, close to weapons-grade (90%).
• Isfahan nuclear site: Four buildings damaged, including uranium conversion facilities.
• Fordow and Arak facilities reported minimal or no damage.
• Israel claims the attack targeted Iran’s nuclear weapons development.
• Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
• Over 220 Iranians and 24 Israelis killed in retaliatory strikes.
• IAEA confirmed no radiation leaks outside affected facilities.
• June 12, 2025: IAEA formally declared Iran in violation of non-proliferation obligations.
• Iran has stockpiled uranium sufficient for nine nuclear weapons.
• 2018: U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal, leading to escalations.
Summary
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported significant damage to Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility following an Israeli attack on June 13, 2025. The attack caused power outages, likely damaging centrifuges used to enrich uranium up to 60%, nearing weapons-grade levels. Ground facilities were destroyed, while underground cascade halls were indirectly affected. Additional strikes targeted Isfahan, damaging four nuclear-related buildings, though Fordow and Arak facilities remained largely intact. Israel claims the attacks aimed to halt Iran’s nuclear weapons development, while Iran maintains its program is peaceful. Retaliatory strikes resulted in over 220 Iranian and 24 Israeli deaths. The IAEA confirmed no external radiation leaks but warned of heightened risks. This follows a June 12 declaration by the IAEA that Iran violated non-proliferation obligations, with uranium stockpiles sufficient for nine nuclear weapons. Tensions have escalated since the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018.
