On June 22, 2025, the U.S. bombed three nuclear sites in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to stop its conflict with Israel. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), led by Rafael Grossi, shared details on June 23, 2025, during a meeting in Vienna.
Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Fordow: Big craters are visible. The bombs likely damaged sensitive equipment underground, but the full extent of the damage is unclear.
Esfahan: Cruise missiles hit buildings used for uranium conversion and tunnels storing enriched uranium.
Natanz: Bombs struck the Fuel Enrichment Plant, causing major damage.
Radiation and Updates
Iran reported no radiation leaks outside the sites, and no new attacks have been reported since June 22, 2025.
Why This Matters
The conflict between the U.S., Iran, and Israel threatens global rules to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Rafael Grossi warned eveyrone that these attacks could lead to serious problems, including radioactive leaks that could harm people nearby and far away.
Rafael Grossi urged all countries to stop fighting and start talking. He wants IAEA inspectors to check Iran’s nuclear sites, especially its 400 kg of highly enriched uranium. He stressed that attacking nuclear sites is dangerous and should never happen.
Next Steps
Grossi called for calm and asked for no more military actions. He believes negotiations are the best way to ensure Iran doesn’t build nuclear weapons and to keep the world safe.