Aerial and missile attacks on Natanz Nuclear Facility by the Zionist regime and the United States of America

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Event Date: 21 March 2026 Event Type: Other
Event Location: Iran, Islamic Republic of, Natanz Nuclear Facility INES Rating: Not provided

On 21 March 2026 (at the first day of Nowruz and Iranian New Year), Iran Nuclear Regulatory Authority was informed that at approximately 9:30 Iran Standard Time (IRST), again the Natanz nuclear facility was subjected to aerial and missile attacks by the Zionist regime and the United States of America. No increase in off-site radiation levels has been reported as of this time. It should be emphasized that attacks on nuclear facilities are prohibited, and such actions are contrary to all international norms and the principles of international law.

INES Rating: Not provided
Release beyond authorized limits? No
Overexposure of a member of the public? No
Overexposure of a worker? No
Contamination spread within the facility? No
Damage to radiological barriers (incl. fuel damage) within the facility? No
Degradation of Defence In-Depth No
Person injured physically or casualty? No
Is there a continuing problem? No

Ms. Jila KARIMI DIBA
Iran Nuclear Regulatory Authority (INRA)
eprem-emg@aeoi.org.ir
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