UN nuclear watchdog chief to travel to Iran to assess situation

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi is set to travel to Iran to assess the situation following major Israeli military strikes targeting the Natanz nuclear complex.

In a statement to a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's board of governors, Grossi said the other main enrichment centre in Iran, Fordow, was not hit and neither was another nuclear facility in Esfahan, citing Iranian authorities. 

Grossi did not indicate the extent of the damage at Natanz, but said that there were no elevated radiation levels detected at the site.

Grossi further called on all parties "to exercise maximum restraint to avoid further escalation," warning that "any military action that jeopardises the safety and security of nuclear facilities risks grave consequences for the people of Iran, the region, and beyond".

"I have indicated to the respective authorities my readiness to travel at the earliest to assess the situation and ensure safety, security and non-proliferation in Iran."