IAEA officials emphasized that the ceasefire is strictly humanitarian in nature, aimed at preventing risks to nuclear security and ensuring uninterrupted power to safeguard reactor cooling systems.
Repair teams have been granted limited access under the agreement, with both sides pledging to halt fire in the designated zone until restoration work is complete.
While the ceasefire is temporary and localized, experts note it underscores the urgency of protecting critical infrastructure during conflict and highlights the IAEA’s role as a neutral mediator.
