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IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️
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Following attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran - including Fordow - the IAEA can confirm that no increase in off-site radiation levels has been reported as of this time.
IAEA will provide further assessments on situation in Iran as more information becomes available.
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A large nuclear complex in Esfahan has been targeted for a second time during Israel’s attacks on Iran over the past nine days, with several more buildings struck, IAEA DG @rafaelmgrossi said today: www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/update-on-developments-in-iran-3 pic.x.com/PZClkQXJvq
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Atlantic Council
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“If Israel lacks the capability to destroy it, and if a diplomatic solution is not realistic, then US President Donald Trump should authorize the US bombing of Fordow,” writes @ACMideast’s @jpanikoff.
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/trump-iran-israel-bomb-fordow-war/?utm_campaign=read&utm_content=20250619&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=Atlantic+Council
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Washington Institute
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New from @RichardMNephew for @BulletinAtomic: "If Israel decides to continue down the military path against Iran’s nuclear program, it has no choice but to ensure that the Fordow enrichment plant no longer poses a threat." www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/united-states-may-destroy-fordow-enrichment-plant-it-wont-make-iranian-nuclear
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