Iran Accuses US, Israel of Natanz Nuclear Facility Attack
Iran’s atomic energy organisation said US and Israeli forces struck the Natanz enrichment complex on 21 March 2026. The statement was carried by the Tasnim news agency. Iran accuses US and Israel in communications about the incident.
Radiation and local impact
Authorities reported no leakage of radioactive materials at the Shahid Ahmadi Roshan facility. The site is about 220 km southeast of Tehran. Officials said there was no danger to nearby residents.
Tasnim quoted Iranian spokespeople saying no radioactive material was released. The claims concern the central Iran enrichment site.
IAEA response and investigation
The International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran notified it about the attack. The IAEA reported no increase in off-site radiation levels so far.
Agency chief Rafael Grossi urged military restraint to avoid a nuclear accident. The IAEA said it is looking into the report.
Context of the strikes
The White House has said stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is a key aim of the campaign. That campaign began on 28 February 2026, according to US statements.
Natanz has been struck before. Satellite imagery showed damage during the first week of the 22-day conflict. The UN nuclear watchdog noted “recent damage” on 3 March, a day after Iran reported an attack on the underground plant. The site was also hit during a 12-day confrontation in June 2025.
Israeli warning of escalation
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel and the US would step up strikes in the coming week. Katz warned that the intensity of operations against Iranian infrastructure would “rise significantly”. The remark appeared in a statement released on Saturday.
Timeline of reported events
- June 2025: Natanz targeted during a 12-day confrontation.
- Late February 2026: US and Israel begin military campaign, stated aim to prevent nuclear weapons.
- Early March 2026: UN watchdog reports recent damage at Natanz.
- 21 March 2026: Iran says Natanz was struck; no radioactive release reported.
Filmogaz.com will update this report as the IAEA and other agencies release more information. Investigations are ongoing.
