India expresses concern at IAEA meet over attacks on Iranian nuke facilities

India on Monday expressed deep concern over escalation of the situation in West Asia, including attacks on several nuclear facilities in Iran. "Ensuring safety and security of nuclear facilities is a high priority, keeping in mind the possible consequences of such attacks for public health and environment," India's ambassador to Austria Shambhu Kumaran said at the special meeting of IAEA Board of Governors on the situation in Iran in Vienna. He is Governor for India on the IAEA Board of Governors.

The concerns were raised in the backdrop of the US and Israeli strikes against nuclear facilities in Iran. He urged IAEA to keep the board updated on the extent of damage and report on the radiation levels.

The Indian envoy reiterated that all concerned must exercise utmost restraint so that safety and security of nuclear facilities are not adversely impacted and expressed India's readiness to extend all possible support. A UN-mandated fact-finding mission stated that some of Israel's airstrikes on Iran may have violated international law.