Egypt's nuclear watchdog said it has found no evidence of radioactive leakage from Iran's Natanz nuclear facility following recent regional military escalation. In a statement issued on Friday, the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) said radiation levels at the Natanz site remained under control and that no irregularities had been detected so far. The agency added it was working closely with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and other relevant domestic bodies to track developments in real time. The announcement comes in the wake of Israeli military strikes on Iranian territory that have raised fears of a broader regional conflict. Natanz, a key uranium enrichment facility, has previously been the target of cyberattacks and sabotage attempts back in 2021, heightening concerns about the potential fallout—both literal and geopolitical—of a direct military confrontation involving nuclear infrastructure. Egypt said it is continuing to monitor radiation levels across the country through a nationwide early warning and detection system, and that all readings remain within normal parameters. The ENRRA added that round-the-clock coordination is underway with relevant national agencies to safeguard public health and environmental security. The Egyptian statement may provide some reassurance to regional governments and aviation authorities, many of which have taken precautionary measures in response to the growing instability. Egypt itself remains on heightened alert, with its airspace and key facilities under close observation. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
