Iran's nuclear facilities not "impacted" in Israeli strike: IAEA

This photo shows a view of Tehran, Iran, Oct. 26, 2024. A number of strong explosions were heard in the Iranian capital Tehran in the early hours of Saturday, state-run IRIB TV reported. Israel confirmed that it had launched "precise strikes on military targets in Iran" early Saturday morning local time. The Israel Defense Forces said the strikes were in response to "months of continuous attacks" from Iran. (Xinhua/Yao Bing)

VIENNA, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday that Iran's nuclear facilities "have not been impacted" in the Israeli strike earlier in the day.

"IAEA inspectors are safe and continue their vital work" in Iran, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said in a statement.

Grossi called for "prudence and restraint" from further actions that could compromise the safety and security of nuclear and other radioactive materials.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement early Saturday that it launched "precise and targeted" air strikes on targets in several areas in Iran, including missile manufacturing facilities, surface-to-air missile arrays, and additional Iranian aerial capabilities.

Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Iran's air defense headquarters successfully countered the Israeli attack, which resulted in "limited damage."

Iran's army said on Saturday that four soldiers were killed in the Israeli strikes. ■