In brief
Following U.S. airstrikes on the Fordo uranium enrichment plant, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi stated that the centrifuges at the site are no longer functional, citing significant damage caused by the bombings.
Centrifuges at Iran’s Fordo uranium enrichment facility have been deemed “no longer operational” as a result of recent U.S. airstrikes utilizing bunker-buster bombs, according to Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In an interview with Radio France Internationale, Grossi explained that while evaluating the damage from the strikes is complicated, the impact of the military action clearly indicates that the centrifuges have sustained significant physical damage.Grossi emphasized the precision required for the centrifuge operations, indicating that they are particularly susceptible to intense vibrations caused by such powerful explosives. "There was no escaping significant physical damage," he noted, stating that there is a high level of confidence in the conclusion that the centrifuges can no longer function as intended. As the situation unfolds, further details are expected to emerge regarding the extent of the destruction and implications for Iran's nuclear capabilities.Aurelien Breeden, reporting from Paris, continues to monitor the developments of this significant geopolitical issue.
