Israeli airstrikes did not hit Iranian nuclear facilities, and the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that radiation levels have not increased.

Early indications suggest that Israel’s attacks have not penetrated the protective layer surrounding Iran’s nuclear storage facilities. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated that there are no signs of increased radiation levels at Iran’s main uranium enrichment facilities. Iranian authorities informed the IAEA that they have not observed higher radiation levels at the Natanz facility, located about 300 kilometers south of Tehran. Israeli authorities have stated that Israel has not conducted any attacks on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant located along the Persian Gulf coast. Nevertheless, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the attacks “will continue for as many days as necessary until the threat is eliminated.” Only the most powerful conventional munitions can penetrate Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities. The Natanz nuclear facility is built over 40 meters underground, protected by a reinforced concrete shell, which researchers estimate to be about 8 meters thick. Meanwhile, at the Fordow nuclear facility, the enrichment hall is built inside a mountain. After a recent visit, IAEA Director General Grossi estimated that the uranium enrichment hall is located half a kilometer underground.