Overview
- Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said the Natanz enrichment complex was targeted and reported no radiation leakage or risk to nearby residents.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran notified it of the strike, reported no increase in off-site radiation, and reiterated calls for military restraint.
- Tehran blamed the United States and Israel for the attack, while an Israel Defense Forces statement to CNN said it was not familiar with any IDF strike on the facility.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the intensity of Israeli and U.S. operations against Iran will increase next week.
- The strike comes during a joint U.S.–Israel campaign launched on Feb. 28, with Washington reinforcing forces even as President Donald Trump says he is considering winding down operations and moves to ease pressure on oil markets.