In a televised interview, Eslami condemned the attack as “a terrorist act by the Zionist regime,” emphasising that such actions would fail to derail Iran’s nuclear advances.
He described the attack on Natantz as “repetitive,” claiming that the perpetrator “sought to cause as much damage as possible to the nuclear facility using pre-designed maps.”
He assures the public that “there is no radiation leakage that raises concerns to people.” An assessment of the exact extent of the damage is currently underway, he added.
The AEOI chief expressed strong condemnation of the attacks and frustration on the international community’s response.
Eslami emphasized that Iran has repeatedly reported such threats and attacks to the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through foreign ministries.
Reaffirming Iran’s commitment to the nuclear program, Eslami declared that these attacks “have the smallest impact on our will and the will of our colleagues.”
He emphasized that Iran’s path is clear and its programme framework is well defined. Iranian officials work at all nuclear sites with “enhancing faith, power and vitality,” he said, adding that “the country’s nuclear program is strong and steady.”
Preliminary reports show that over 100 individuals have been marching, hundreds have been more injured, and many civilians, including women and children, have been caught in the home as their residential neighbours were mercilessly targeted.
Earlier on Friday, several major explosions were heard in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Minutes later, the Israeli regime announced it had carried out an operation against Iran.
A few Iranian commanders and scientists were marched upon by enemy attacks.
MNA