The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, stated in Vienna that there is currently no evidence that Iran’s nuclear facilities have been damaged during the ongoing strikes. According to the agency, key installations such as the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, the Tehran Research Reactor and other nuclear fuel cycle facilities remain unaffected.
At the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, several Gulf States condemned Iran’s retaliatory strikes involving ballistic missiles and drones. They argued that the attacks violated their sovereignty and called on Tehran to stop actions that could further escalate tensions and destabilize the region.
Missile strikes have reportedly occurred in multiple countries across the Middle East, including Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Israel. Israel’s military has also responded to attacks from Hezbollah in Lebanon, highlighting the widening regional impact of the conflict.
Reports indicate that approximately 550 civilians have been killed in Iran since the country came under attack on Saturday. Among the affected sites was Tehran’s Gandhi Hospital, which reportedly sustained damage. The World Health Organization emphasized that medical facilities must be protected under international humanitarian law and warned that attacks on hospitals place vulnerable populations at serious risk.
Representatives from Gulf countries continued to criticize Iran’s actions during the Human Rights Council session. Officials from the United Arab Emirates reported that Iranian attacks had resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, describing them as violations of sovereignty and international law. Kuwait also condemned the missile strikes and reaffirmed its right to defend its territory and population under the United Nations Charter.
Iran responded by accusing its adversaries of carrying out indiscriminate attacks against civilian infrastructure. Iranian officials claimed that schools, hospitals and non-military buildings had been targeted, and also confirmed the death of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following a strike on his compound in Tehran.
Iranian representatives also reported a deadly strike on a primary school in the southern city of Minab, stating that more than 160 schoolgirls had been killed. They described the attacks as unlawful military aggression and argued that such actions undermine the principles of human rights.
The Iranian government reiterated that it reserves the right to self-defence while the conflict continues. In communications sent to countries attending a disarmament conference in Geneva, Iran warned that United States military bases, facilities and assets could be considered legitimate targets if what it described as aggression persists.
Meanwhile, the IAEA warned about the potential risks of a nuclear incident if the conflict continues to escalate. Grossi highlighted that Iran and several other countries in the region operate nuclear power plants and research reactors, which could pose serious safety concerns if they were affected by military action.
Despite the ongoing strikes, the IAEA reported that radiation levels in countries bordering Iran have remained normal. The agency nevertheless urged all parties to exercise the highest level of restraint in military operations to avoid a situation that could threaten nuclear safety across the region.
