IAEA calls emergency meeting after US strikes Iran nuclear sites

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced an emergency meeting of its Board of Governors on Monday following U.S. airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities.

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi confirmed the urgent session in a post on X, stating, “In light of the urgent situation in Iran, I am convening an emergency meeting of the @IAEAorg Board of Governors for tomorrow.”

The announcement comes in the wake of a U.S. military operation, ordered by President Donald Trump, that struck key Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The strikes have raised concerns about regional stability and global nuclear security.

The IAEA confirmed on Sunday that no abnormal radiation levels had been detected following the bombings. “Following attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran — including Fordow — the IAEA can confirm that no increase in off-site radiation levels has been reported as of this time,” the agency said in a statement. It added that further assessments would be made as more information becomes available.

While the absence of radiation leaks has brought some relief, the diplomatic fallout remains intense. Iran has condemned the strikes as a violation of international law. Its Atomic Energy Organisation reiterated that its nuclear program remains peaceful and is a matter of national sovereignty.

The IAEA Board’s emergency meeting is expected to focus on the condition of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and assess the broader impact on the international non-proliferation regime.

Despite international pressure, Iran has indicated it will continue pursuing its nuclear programme as part of its “national industry,” showing no signs of de-escalation.