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The United States and Israel launched a coordinated attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment facility on March 21, according to Iranian officials and the Tasnim news agency. Both the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization and sources from Iranian media confirmed that while the facility was struck, "no leakage of radioactive materials" was reported, and local residents were deemed safe, in line with earlier reports from Reuters, Le Monde, and India Times.
The attack has been labeled a continuation of what Iranian officials describe as "criminal actions" by the US and Israel against Iran. The Islamic Republic’s atomic agency emphasized the attack violates international laws and treaties, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), as reported by Anadolu Agency, Al Jazeera, and India Times.
This incident signifies an escalation in tensions between Iran and the US-Israel alliance, which has witnessed several military exchanges over recent weeks. With officials voicing concerns over possible radiation risks, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reiterated the importance of military restraint to prevent nuclear hazards, according to Le Monde, Al Jazeera, and Reuters.