Summary
Israel attacked Iran’s military and nuclear sites on June 13. This came shortly after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution stating that Iran was not following nuclear safeguard commitments. Iran has denied producing nuclear weapons and criticized the resolution.
Key Facts
- Israel carried out strikes on Iran’s military and nuclear sites on June 13.
- The attacks followed an IAEA resolution saying Iran was not meeting nuclear safeguards.
- Israel welcomed the IAEA's resolution but did not use it as a justification for the attack.
- Iran criticized the resolution, calling it politically driven.
- Iran claims its nuclear program is for civilian use and monitored by the UN.
- The IAEA reported challenges verifying Iran's nuclear activities due to restricted inspections since 2021.
- The IAEA found highly enriched uranium particles in Iran, raising concerns.
- The IAEA has not found evidence of Iran making nuclear weapons.
