IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, addressing the UN Security Council, confirmed "both radiological and chemical contamination" within the facility, while noting normal radiation levels outside the complex.
Grossi elaborated on the nature of the contamination, stating, "The radiation primarily consists of alpha particles, [which pose] a significant danger if inhaled or digested. This risk can be effectively managed with appropriate protective measures."
Grossi elaborated on the nature of the contamination, stating, "The radiation primarily consists of alpha particles, [which pose] a significant danger if inhaled or digested. This risk can be effectively managed with appropriate protective measures."
He underscored that chemical toxicity remains the primary concern inside the facility, and suggested the possibility of scattered uranium isotopes.The IAEA's findings come in the wake of an Israeli strike on the Natanz site in the early hours of Friday, coinciding with the start of Operation Rising Lion. (Read More)
