Hyderabad, June 14 -- An Israeli airstrike on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility led to radioactive and chemical contamination inside the site, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday, June 13. While radiation levels outside the complex remained stable, contamination was detected within, Grossi said during the emergency session.

The strike destroyed above-ground infrastructure at Natanz, including electrical systems and emergency generators. Although the underground centrifuge halls appeared intact, Grossi warned that the loss of power could have affected critical enrichment equipment.

He added that the contamination could be managed with protective measures but...