The air pollution in Iran’s capital reached 124/cubic meter, Iran Quality Control Company stated. Authorities urged the residents to go outside only if necessary as particles smaller than 2.5 microns in the air damage the lungs, especially for the elderly, children and people with lung diseases. Kindergartens and primary schools were closed in Tehran. The government implements programs such as prohibiting the use of old vehicles in traffic, using single and double license plates in traffic, and relocating factories out of the city. Last year, 3,751 people died in Tehran as a result of air pollution.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director Rafael Grossi warned of “serious” damage to Iran’s Fordow uranium enrichment facility after recent US airstrikes, citing the sensitivity of centrifuges to shock and vibration.
In an emergency board meeting, Grossi said multiple structures tied to uranium processing at Isfahan and Natanz were also hit. He stressed that no full assessment of underground damage is yet possible.
Grossi condemned attacks on nuclear facilities as a global risk, urging restraint and a return to diplomacy. “We must resume negotiations to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons,” he said, expressing readiness to visit Iran.
He also confirmed Iran’s notification of new protective measures for nuclear materials, emphasizing they must comply with international safeguards.
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