IAEA Clarifies Radiation Leak Reports from Pakistan Are Unfounded

In the wake of recent military tensions between India and Pakistan, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has clarified that no radiation leak has occurred from any nuclear facility in Pakistan. The Vienna-based international nuclear watchdog released an official statement addressing these concerns.

Responding to a question from an English media representative about whether any nuclear incident or radioactive leak had been reported in Pakistan, an IAEA spokesperson stated, “We are aware of the reports you mentioned. According to the information available to the IAEA, there has been no radiation leak or release of radioactivity from any nuclear facility in Pakistan.”

The IAEA's Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC), established in 2005, plays a vital role in coordinating international assistance in the event of nuclear accidents or radiation-related incidents.

Earlier, reports had emerged alleging that Indian forces had attacked nuclear installations in the Kirana Hills region of Pakistan. These claims were categorically denied by the Indian Air Force. Air Marshal A.K. Bharti, Director General of Air Operations, asserted during a media briefing held two days ago that the Indian Air Force had not carried out any strikes on the Kirana Hills.

Meanwhile, in response to reports suggesting radiation leaks from certain secure nuclear locations in Pakistan, a question was raised during a U.S. State Department press briefing held on May 13 in Washington, D.C. When asked whether the United States had sent any team to Islamabad, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Thomas Piggott responded, “I have nothing to share on that at this time.”