The director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, states that centrifuges at Iran's Fordo enrichment site are no longer functioning following U.S. strikes, confirming substantial physical damage.
Centrifuges at Iran's Fordo Facility Rendered Inoperable Post-U.S. Airstrikes
Centrifuges at Iran's Fordo Facility Rendered Inoperable Post-U.S. Airstrikes
U.N. nuclear agency confirms damage to Iran's Fordo plant after military action involving bunker-buster bombs.
Centrifuges at the Fordo uranium enrichment facility in Iran have been deemed “no longer operational” after a U.S. military attack utilizing bunker-busting bombs, according to Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In an interview with Radio France Internationale on Thursday, Grossi discussed the implications of the strikes, highlighting the challenges of assessing damage using only satellite imagery.
Given the powerful impact of the munitions and the technical specifics of the Fordo facility, Grossi pointed out, “we already know that these centrifuges are no longer operational.” He emphasized the delicate nature of centrifuge machinery, which demands high levels of precision and is susceptible to extreme vibrations.
“There was no escaping significant physical damage,” he noted, underscoring that a "fairly accurate technical conclusion" could be derived from the circumstances. This situation continues to evolve as more details emerge regarding the extent of the damage and its implications for nuclear activities in Iran.
This report is provided in ongoing coverage by Aurelien Breeden, a journalist for The Times in Paris, focusing on unfolding events relative to Iran and international nuclear protocols.
