Iran Denies Major Damage to Fordow Nuclear Site
News Desk
Tehran: Iranian authorities have dismissed reports of serious damage to its nuclear infrastructure following recent US-Israeli airstrikes, stating that the Fordow nuclear facility remains largely intact and that no radioactive leaks have occurred.
Mohammad Manan Raeisi, a member of parliament representing Qom, told local media on Sunday that the attack caused only minor damage to above-ground structures at the Fordow site and that all critical nuclear materials had been safely relocated prior to the strikes.
“There has been no release of radioactive material, and the situation is fully under control,” Raeisi said, refuting U.S. President Donald Trump’s earlier claim that three major Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—had been effectively targeted and damaged.
Raeisi condemned the assault as “foolish and provocative,” warning that Iran reserves the right to respond at a time of its choosing.
A local Qom official also confirmed the incident but emphasized that the strike affected only a limited portion of the Fordow complex, with no significant structural harm.
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization denounced the attacks as a violation of international law and nuclear non-proliferation treaties, calling them “brutal” and “unjustified.” The agency reiterated that Iran’s nuclear activities are entirely peaceful and cautioned that the aggression would not go unanswered.
Hamas Condemns US Strikes on Iran as ‘Open Aggression’
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has strongly condemned the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, calling the action an “open act of aggression” and a grave threat to international peace and regional stability.
In a statement issued Sunday, Hamas denounced the strikes as a blatant violation of international law and urged the international community to step in to prevent further escalation in the region.
“This aggression reflects a dangerous escalation of American hostility in the Middle East and poses a direct threat to global security,” the statement read. Hamas called on the United Nations and other international institutions to take immediate action to address what it described as a destabilizing move.
The condemnation follows a series of airstrikes reportedly ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump, targeting key Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. While Iran has downplayed the extent of the damage, it has pledged to respond to what it terms a provocative attack.
The tensions come amid an already volatile regional backdrop. Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip, launched a surprise offensive against Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of around 1,200 people. In retaliation, Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has led to the deaths of more than 50,000 Palestinians, displacing tens of thousands more.
Hamas is designated a terrorist organization by the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, and several other countries. The group, however, insists it is engaged in legitimate resistance against Israeli occupation.
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