Loud explosions were heard early Saturday morning in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, according to Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The incident immediately drew attention due to the city’s sensitive role in Iran’s nuclear program.
Isfahan is home to the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, Iran’s largest and most significant nuclear research complex. The cause of the explosion has not been officially confirmed, and no immediate casualties or damages have been reported.
Given the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, the timing of the blast is significant. In recent months, there have been several drone and missile strikes on Iranian territory, which Tehran has often blamed on Israel. Security experts are closely watching to determine if this explosion is part of a broader pattern of covert strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
Iranian authorities have not yet issued a public statement about the blast, and local media coverage remains limited.
Iran Files UN Complaint Against IAEA Head
On the diplomatic front, Iran has filed an official complaint to the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council against Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Iran’s UN ambassador, Amir-Saeid Iravani, accused Grossi of showing bias in his remarks about Iran’s nuclear program. Iravani criticized Grossi’s failure to condemn Israeli military actions against Iranian nuclear facilities, calling it a serious lapse in neutrality.
Iran’s atomic energy chief, Mohammad Eslami, also warned of possible legal action against Grossi. Eslami stated that the IAEA head had remained silent on Israeli attacks, undermining the agency’s credibility.
The diplomatic clash has heightened tensions between Tehran and the international nuclear watchdog at a time when regional conflict continues to escalate. The complaint reflects Iran’s growing frustration with what it sees as double standards in global nuclear oversight.
IAEA Chief Warns of Declining Nuclear Safety in Iran
Just days before Iran filed its complaint, Rafael Grossi had issued a stark warning to the UN Security Council. He said that repeated attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites had caused a serious decline in nuclear safety and security.
Grossi also accused Iran of consistently failing to cooperate with the IAEA. He claimed that Tehran’s lack of transparency made it impossible for the agency to confirm that Iran’s nuclear activities were exclusively peaceful.
His comments came amid a backdrop of growing global concern that the Iran-Israel conflict could lead to a broader war, especially if more attacks on nuclear infrastructure occur.
The combination of explosions near key facilities and diplomatic breakdowns is adding to fears of a crisis spiraling out of control. The situation in Isfahan may be just the beginning of a much more dangerous escalation.