Aerial and missile attacks on a sterilization gamma irradiation installation

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Event Date: 07 March 2026 Event Type: Other
Event Location: Iran, Islamic Republic of, Esfahan province/irradiation installation INES Rating: Not provided

On 7 March 2026, Iran Nuclear Regulatory Authority (INRA) received information regarding aerial and missile attacks on a sterilization gamma irradiation installation in Esfahan province by the Zionist regime and the United States of America that caused severe damage to the installation. This unit was used for radiation preservation of agricultural products. Up to now, results of environmental monitoring have shown no increase in gamma dose rates or any contamination.

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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