Iran Warns of Consequences in Case of Proving Foreign Role in Natanz Blast

By Staff, Agencies

Iran said it is still early to talk about the main cause of the recent explosion at Natanz nuclear facility, but warned of consequences if it is proven that foreign elements have been involved.

“It is still too early to talk about and make any judgment regarding the main cause and reason for the blast [in Natanz], and relevant security bodies are investigating all the details of the incident,” Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Friday.

“If they conclude that foreign elements have been involved, they will announce it, and there will be consequences,” Mousavi told reporters during a visit to central Isfahan province.

On July 2, Iran said an incident affected a shed under construction at the Natanz complex, but it caused no casualties and failed to stop enrichment work at the facility.

Last Friday, Iran's Supreme National Security Council [SNSC] said the "main cause" of the explosion in Natanz nuclear facility has been determined and will be announced at an appropriate time.

SNSC Spokesman Keyvan Khosravi said that experts from different sectors started investigating "different hypotheses" about the incident at the Natanz site in central Iran immediately after its occurrence, and have determined its main cause.

"Due to some security considerations, the cause and manner of this incident will be announced at a proper time," he added.