UN watchdog voices 'deep concern' as Iran reports new attacks on nuclear plant

A projectile struck near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, killing one security personnel, according to the IAEA. The incident occurred amidst escalating US-Israeli strikes targeting Iranian industrial sites since February 28, which Iran claims have included four attacks near the nuclear facility. While an auxiliary building was damaged, the main sections of the power plant were unaffected, and no increase in radiation levels was detected. The IAEA Director General expressed deep concern, reiterating that nuclear sites should never be attacked and calling for military restraint to avoid a nuclear accident. Following the attack, 198 Russian staff evacuated the plant.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that a projectile struck near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, killing one member of the plant's physical protection staff. According to the IAEA, a building on the site was affected by shock waves and fragments, but no increase in radiation levels was reported. Iranian news agency Tasnim stated that the incident did not damage the main parts of the plant, and production remained unaffected. This marks the fourth attack near the Bushehr plant since February 28, according to Iranian reports. Separately, Iranian media reported US-Israeli strikes targeted a petrochemicals hub, wounding five people.

Iran reports that its Bushehr nuclear power plant, its only operational nuclear plant, has been attacked for the fourth time during the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, resulting in one employee's death. The Iranian Atomic Energy Organisation blames the US and Israel for the attack, though neither country has confirmed involvement. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed "deep concern" and emphasized that nuclear facilities should never be targeted, urging military restraint to prevent a nuclear accident. While Iran claims the main parts of the plant are undamaged and operations unaffected, Russia has begun evacuating its staff from the facility. The US President has threatened further action if Iran does not comply with demands. The conflict began shortly after indirect US-Iran nuclear talks.