RIYADH, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said on Sunday that no abnormal radiation levels have been detected across its member states following recent U.S. attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran.
In a statement released through its Emergency Management Center, the GCC General Secretariat confirmed that radiation and environmental indicators remain within safe and technically permissible limits.
The council added that it is coordinating with national authorities to maintain continuous monitoring through established early warning and surveillance systems. Regular updates will be provided as new data becomes available, it said.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also reported Sunday that no rise in off-site radiation levels has been detected following recent strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including the underground Fordow site. The IAEA said it would continue assessing the situation as more information emerges.
The developments come after U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday that U.S. forces had carried out strikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities in Iran.
The American strikes followed a series of Israeli attacks that began on June 13, targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites. The Israeli strikes killed several senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians, according to Iranian state media.
Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israel. As of Saturday, Iran's Health Ministry reported more than 400 people killed and over 3,500 wounded in Iran. Israeli authorities said 24 people have died in Israel amid the escalation. ■
