Iran’s nuclear chief has vowed that the country’s nuclear activities will continue without disruption, despite recent military strikes on its nuclear facilities by the United States and the Israeli aggression on the country.

Speaking on Tuesday, Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said that all necessary measures have been taken to maintain operations and assess damage to impacted sites. He condemned the attacks on Iran's "peaceful nuclear facilities" and emphasized that preemptive planning had ensured no interruption in the country’s nuclear production or services.

Iran had already put in place arrangements to avoid any hiatus in nuclear operations, Eslami asserted, noting that restoration plans were activated immediately following the strikes.

Iran's nuclear program resilient: Kamalvandi 

In a separate interview for Iranian state media, AEOI spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi reaffirmed the resilience of Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing that this technology is deeply rooted in the country and enemies cannot eliminate it.

"Based on the data available to us, the IAEA can provide assurances that there has been no radiological impact to the population and the environment in neighbouring countries. Crucially in terms of nuclear safety, Iran’s research and power reactors were not targeted," he said.

IAEA: No radiological threat to region, but facilities damaged

Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that the recent strikes have caused no radiological harm to the population or environment in Iran or neighboring countries.

"Based on the data available to us, the IAEA can provide assurances that there has been no radiological impact to the population and the environment in neighbouring countries," said IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. "Crucially in terms of nuclear safety, Iran’s research and power reactors were not targeted."

However, the agency confirmed damage to facilities at Fordow and Natanz. According to an IAEA assessment, access roads and one of the entrances to the underground Fordow facility were struck. At Natanz, inspectors identified two impact sites above underground halls used for enrichment and storage. The strikes may have caused "localized contamination and chemical hazards," the agency warned.

Diplomatic channels remain open

Grossi also disclosed that he had reached out to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, urging a meeting to restore cooperation and facilitate inspections of Iran’s nuclear material stockpiles.

"I welcome announcements on Iran situation," Grossi posted on social platform X. Resuming cooperation with [the IEAE] is key to a successful agreement. I’ve written to ... [Araghchi] stressing this step can lead to a diplomatic solution to the long-standing controversy over  nuclear program and proposed to meet soon."

I welcome announcements on Iran situation. Resuming cooperation with @IAEAorg is key to a successful agreement.
I’ve written to @araghchi stressing this step can lead to a diplomatic solution to the long-standing controversy over 🇮🇷 nuclear program and proposed to meet soon.

— Rafael Mariano Grossi (@rafaelmgrossi) June 24, 2025