IAEA Calls Emergency Meeting After US Strikes on Iran

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced an emergency meeting of its Board of Governors following recent US airstrikes on nuclear sites in Iran, intensifying global concerns over nuclear safety and geopolitical escalation in the region.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi made the announcement on Sunday via social media, citing the urgent nature of the situation in Iran. He called for the board to convene on Monday to assess the impact of the attacks and evaluate necessary international responses.

Earlier in the day, the IAEA confirmed that no abnormal radiation levels had been detected outside Iranian nuclear facilities affected by the strikes. The agency reported that its monitoring systems had not recorded any increase in radiation at or around the targeted locations.

The US airstrikes, launched early Sunday morning, reportedly targeted several Iranian nuclear installations in response to heightened tensions and alleged threats from Tehran. The strikes have triggered widespread condemnation from Iranian officials and reignited fears of a broader regional conflict.

The IAEA has maintained a continuous presence in Iran to monitor the country’s nuclear program and ensure compliance with international agreements.

While Iran insists that its nuclear activities are entirely peaceful, its relationship with the agency has experienced increased strain in recent years, particularly amid stalled negotiations over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.