AEOI spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said Iran anticipates an attack on such a nuclear site and has taken steps to mitigate the impact ahead of time.
“None of the colleagues at the Atomic Energy Agency working at these nuclear sites were hurt. They weren’t hurt by radiation contamination or atomic radiation,” he said in an interview with the Iranian Broadcasting System (IRIB).
Noting that bombing nuclear facilities is against international regulations, authorities said the Islamic Republic has communicated strong protests to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the UN Security Council.
“Of course we have suffered some losses, but this is not the first time the industry has suffered. Given the power and capabilities we have, there have been cases in the past that we have quickly compensated,” Kamalvandi said.
“Of course, the industry has to continue and its growth will not stop,” he added.
MNA