IAEA Chief appeals for ‘Utmost Restraint’ in Middle East Conflict, says solution lies on the diplomatic table
Grossi highlighted the risks posed by nuclear facilities across the region, including in the UAE, Jordan, Syria, and Saudi Arabia, cautioning that attacks on such sites could trigger “radioactive releases with grave consequences” - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Cap..
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The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, has appealed for "utmost restraint" in the escalating Middle East conflict, warning of severe nuclear risks and emphasizing that diplomatic solutions are paramount.
- The IAEA is monitoring Iran's nuclear facilities, including the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and Tehran Research Reactor, which show no signs of damage, but communication has been disrupted.
- Key individuals and entities involved include IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, Iran, Israel, and the United States.
- The conflict has escalated following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to retaliatory strikes and heightened concerns about potential "radioactive releases with grave consequences" from nuclear facilities across the region.
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President William Ruto has condemned strikes targeting several Gulf States amidst the ongoing Middle East crisis, highlighting the grave threat to international peace and security. The Iranian Ambassador to Kenya stated that Iran will not target Kenya in its retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli actions, emphasizing strong historical relations between Iran and Kenya. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency appealed for utmost restraint in the escalating Middle East conflict, warning of severe nuclear risks and emphasizing that diplomatic solutions are paramount.
