Iran Atomic Chief advises IAEA to end “inaction,” condemn Israeli attacks

Eslami called on the IAEA to immediately end its “inaction” and condemn Israel’s actions. Read further on Dynamite News:

Tehran: Iran's atomic chief on Thursday called on the United Nations nuclear watchdog to immediately end its "inaction" and condemn Israeli attacks on Iran's "peaceful" nuclear facilities, according to the semi-official Fars News Agency.

Mohammad Eslami Advises

Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran Mohammad Eslami made the remarks in a letter addressed to President of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi following an Israeli strike on the Arak heavy water research reactor facility in Khondab County in Markazi province early Thursday.

Eslami called on the IAEA to immediately end its "inaction" and condemn Israel's actions, which are in contradiction with international law.

Israel and Iran Conflict

The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its seventh day on Thursday. It started after Israel on June 13 launched airstrikes on Iran, hitting the country's military and nuclear sites and killing several top military commanders and nuclear scientists.

Iran responded by also launching missile and drone attacks against targets in Israel.

Earlier on Thursday, a missile struck a building at Soroka Medical Center in southern Israel, injuring at least 71, according to Israel's Health Ministry.

Iran's mission to the UN refuted the claim, saying the strike was aimed at the Israeli army's C4I telecommunications corps headquarters and an intelligence facility.

The mission said Iran was committed to international humanitarian law and did not target civilians and non-military infrastructure.

Casualties Continue to Rise

According to Human Rights Activists, a U.S.-based watchdog group, the conflict has so far resulted in at least 639 deaths and over 1,329 injuries in Iran due to Israeli attacks. The organization, known for its accurate reporting during the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests, said the casualties include 263 civilians and 154 security personnel.

These figures are reportedly gathered through a network of local sources across Iran. The Iranian government has not released updated official figures. Its last report, published on Monday, mentioned 224 dead and 1,277 injured, a number widely believed to be underreported.

Trump Reacts, But Offers No Clarity

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump addressed the growing tension but avoided confirming whether the US would support Israel militarily in targeting Iran’s nuclear program.

When asked by reporters, Trump replied, “I have a plan for everything, but we’ll see what happens. They should have taken the deal. I had a great deal on the table. We talked for 60 days, and then they backed out. Now they want to meet at the White House — it may be too late, but we’ll see.”