Iran nuclear chief says strikes targeted medical facilities
By The BriefBrief
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization head Mohammad Eslami said US and Israeli military strikes over the past year targeted facilities tied to Iran’s nuclear program and also to the production of medical and diagnostic materials used by patients across the country. He made the claim in remarks about the targets of those strikes.
WHO:Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI)
WHAT:Said US and Israeli strikes targeted nuclear-linked facilities and facilities producing medical and diagnostic materials.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 2:14 PM ET
WHERE:Iran
WHY:He was explaining what the strikes targeted, including medical and diagnostic materials used by patients.
