Iranian officials have confirmed the US attack on three nuclear sites, adding that personnel were evacuated from the site, Iran’s Mehr agency reports.

Spokesperson for the Qom provincial crisis management headquarters Morteza Heydari,, said that hours ago, after Qom’s air defences were activated and hostile targets were identified, part of the Fordow nuclear site was attacked by the enemy airstrikes.

IRIB’s political deputy says that Iran had evacuated the three nuclear sites some while ago.

Deputy Governor of Isfahan Akbar Salehi has said that an hour ago, air defences in Isfahan and Kashan began operating to counter hostile targets.

At the same time, several explosions were heard in Natanz and Isfahan, adding, “We witnessed attacks near the Isfahan and Natanz nuclear facilities.”

Additional news will be announced later, the news agency reported.

This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant in central Iran on June 14, 2025. — AFP
This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant in central Iran on June 14, 2025. — AFP

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