US President Trump stated that the US will work with Iran to 'dig up' enriched uranium buried under last summer's strikes. However, Iran has not confirmed this claim. This statement suggests a new approach to the US-Iran nuclear issue, creating diplomatic tension.
The IAEA formally warned that strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant pose a severe risk of a radiological disaster extending beyond Iran's borders. Iran accused Western governments of hypocrisy, claiming radioactive fallout could affect GCC capitals. This incident signals that nuclear safety has become a critical security issue, akin to the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran announced that the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is safely continuing electricity production despite missile strikes from the US and Israel. Tehran emphasized that the facility adheres to the highest international safety standards and contributes to the national grid. Iran urged the IAEA to strongly condemn these attacks, warning they pose severe threats to regional security and the environment.