What to know about Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile hitting its complex

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By JON GAMBRELLMarch 18, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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Reports indicate a projectile struck the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran on Tuesday, raising concerns about a potential radiological incident amid heightened tensions in the region. Both Iran and Russia, whose technicians operate the plant using Russian-made fuel, claim no nuclear material was released and no damage occurred to the reactor itself. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed it was informed of the incident by Iran and that no damage or injuries were reported. The plant, located on the Persian Gulf, has long been a source of worry for neighboring countries due to the risk of attacks or earthquakes. The incident occurs as the US and Israel are reportedly engaged in a war against Iran, according to US President Donald Trump.

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United Arab Emirates 30% Dubai 30% Alexey Likhachev ×250% Atomic Energy Organization of Iran 60% Donald Trump ×260% International Atomic Energy Agency 65% Israel ×270% United States ×370% Rosatom ×375% Russia ×480% Iran ×1090% Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant ×595%

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