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Atomic Energy Organization spokesperson says no incident occurred at Fordow site

Jun 13, 2025, 11:17 GMT+1

Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesperson for Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, told Tasnim News that no incident took place at the Fordow nuclear site following Israeli strikes. He said he was personally at the facility and confirmed with colleagues that operations were intact.

He added that Iran had repeatedly written to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi warning of potential threats, but received no adequate response. Kamalvandi criticized Grossi for, in his words, justifying rather than condemning threats.

Kamalvandi also confirmed that IAEA chief Mohammad Eslami had visited Natanz, where "minor surface-level damage" occurred.

“Both Natanz and Fordow are underground facilities,” he noted. “Fortunately, we had no casualties, and while we do not yet have a full damage assessment, most of the impact appears to be superficial.”

He said no radiation or chemical contamination was detected outside the sites, though internal cleanup would be required.

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Mossad thwarted Iran missile launches, Israeli official says

Jun 13, 2025, 10:52 GMT+1

An Israeli official told Iran International that Israel carried out a complex and multi-phase operation that disabled the launch of hundreds of Iranian ground-to-ground missiles aimed at Israeli territory.

The official described the mission as “a strategic and heavy blow to the Islamic Republic and the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps) Aerospace Force.”

According to the source, numerous Iranian missile transport vehicles were also knocked out.

Mossad disabled one of the Islamic Republic’s “most critical and sensitive systems" through a long-term intelligence campaign the official likened to Israel's remote detonation of pagers and walkie talkies belonging to Hezbollah leaders.

The latest operation involved the use of international front companies, the covert acquisition and smuggling of key components into Iran, and remote activation capabilities from nearly 2,000 kilometers away.

In a separate operation, Mossad is said to have targeted ground-to-ground missile launchers at the Espad Aabad base near Tehran using explosive-laden drones.

The Israeli official described the strike as “reminiscent of Ukraine’s drone operations against Russian airbases,” claiming that drones were pre-positioned near the installation and activated by operatives inside Iran.

A third, equally complex attack involved the use of precision-guided missiles launched deep within Iranian territory, targeting surface-to-air missile systems at multiple sites around Tehran.

The official said the mission was preceded by “months of detailed intelligence gathering,” the clandestine smuggling of missile systems into Iran, and the creation of an internal launch capability.

“This series of operations not only severely disrupted the Islamic Republic’s missile infrastructure,” the Israeli official concluded, “but also underscored Mossad’s deep penetration into the Iranian regime’s security and military architecture.”

Police chief says Iranian forces on full alert, vows retaliation

Jun 13, 2025, 10:46 GMT+1

Iran’s national police chief said on Friday that law enforcement units are on full alert across the country following Israeli strikes and warned of a “harsh and regret-inducing” response.

Ahmadreza Radan praised the late commanders and nuclear scientists killed in the strikes and said their deaths would be avenged. He also welcomed the newly appointed commanders named by Iran’s Supreme Leader, saying that law enforcement forces would fully support them.

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Iran suspends all flights nationwide amid security concerns

Jun 13, 2025, 10:43 GMT+1

Iran’s Airports and Air Navigation Company announced on Friday that all flights at airports across the country are suspended until further notice, citing passenger safety.

The decision follows a directive from Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization.

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Iran’s foreign minister urges IAEA to condemn Israeli strikes on nuclear site

Jun 13, 2025, 10:10 GMT+1

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has written to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi following Israeli airstrikes on multiple locations, including the Natanz nuclear facility.

In the letter, Araghchi called on the IAEA to clearly condemn the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. He said Iran would take special measures to protect its nuclear equipment and materials, and warned of a firm response to the strikes.

He also urged Grossi to immediately convene an emergency meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors to address the situation.

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EU foreign policy chief calls for restraint in Middle East

Jun 13, 2025, 10:08 GMT+1

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday that the situation in the Middle East is dangerous and urged all sides to show restraint.

“I urge all parties to exercise restraint and prevent further escalation,” Kallas said. “Diplomacy remains the best path forward, and I stand ready to support any diplomatic efforts toward de-escalation.”

People shop in the main market as Israelis prepare against retaliation by Iran following an Israeli strike, in Jerusalem, June 13, 2025.
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