**Statement by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran**

Following the barbaric attacks by the Zionist enemy in recent days, this morning, the country’s nuclear sites in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan were subjected to a savage assault, in violation of international law — especially the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Unfortunately, this act, contrary to international regulations, was carried out under the indifference — and even complicity — of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The American enemy, through its president on social media, has claimed responsibility for the attack on the mentioned sites, which are under continuous supervision of the IAEA according to the Safeguards Agreement and the NPT.

It is expected that the international community will condemn this lawlessness, based on the rules of the jungle, and support Iran in securing its legitimate rights.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran assures the great Iranian nation that, despite the wicked conspiracies of its enemies, with the efforts of thousands of revolutionary and motivated scientists and specialists, it will not allow the development path of this national industry — a legacy of the blood of nuclear martyrs — to be halted.

The organization is taking the necessary steps, including legal actions, to defend the rights of the noble Iranian people.