According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (AIEA), the facilities affected by Israeli attacks are located in Tehran and Karaj, where uranium enrichment occurs
The International Atomic Energy Agency (AIEA) confirmed on Wednesday (18) that nuclear centrifuges were hit in attacks on facilities in the . The affected facilities are located in Tehran and Karaj, where uranium enrichment and the manufacture of essential parts for centrifuges occurs. These attacks add to others already registered in places such as Natanz and Isfahan, increasing international concern for nuclear security in the region. The main question now is whether the facility of Fordow, located 90 meters deep, will be the subject of new attacks, possibly performed by Israel with the support of the . Analysts warn that the direct participation of Americans could scale conflict to unprecedented levels.
United States President Donald Trump has not yet made a decision on total military involvement with Israel, due to potential regional repercussions and global trade. The AIA warns that attacks on nuclear facilities can result in humanitarian and environmental disasters, increasing pressure on world leaders to find a diplomatic solution. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that any US military intervention will be answered with irreparable damage and that Israel will be punished for its attacks. Khamenei’s speech, transmitted by the Iranian state network, highlights the growing tension in the region and the possibility of a broader conflict.
Experts in International Relations, such as Professor Marcos Vinícius de Freitas, point out that destroying Iranian nuclear facilities will not definitively solve the problem due to the country’s intellectual capital. Iran, with vast oil reserves, has resources to restart its nuclear program, which makes the situation even more complex. Iran’s possible departure from the nuclear non -proliferation agreement is a consequence debated in the Iranian parliament, which could have significant implications for global security. The destruction of the facilities may delay the program for a few years, but not eliminate it, keeping the latent threat.
*With information from Fabrizio Neitzke and Luca Bassani
*Report produced with the aid of AI
