Israel Launches Renewed Strikes — Possible Contamination Inside Iranian Nuclear Facilities (Japanese)

On June 13, 2025, Professor Nobumasa Akiyama (Graduate School of Law) was interviewed for an NHK article titled “Israel Launches Renewed Strikes — Possible Contamination Inside Iranian Nuclear Facilities.” The article reports that, on the same day, the Israeli military announced it had carried out strikes on over 100 targets across Iran, including nuclear-related facilities. It covers the extent of the damage, international reactions, and potential economic impacts. Professor Akiyama suggested that the attack may have been aimed at broadly dismantling Iran’s nuclear program. He further noted that Iran might interpret the strikes as an assault on the nation as a whole, potentially reinforcing its perceived need for nuclear weapons. He expressed concern over the possibility of further escalation in the use of force.
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