The IAEA confirmed military strikes near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, noting the plant itself sustained no damage. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi warned that continued military activity near the operating facility could trigger a severe radiological accident. The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization formally protested the shelling, calling for immediate international attention to the threat.
Iran condemned the IAEA's stance on attacks against its Bushehr NPP, viewing it as justifying strikes on peaceful nuclear facilities. Following recent military operations by the US and Israel, Iran announced a large-scale retaliatory operation, escalating regional tensions. Global oil prices have risen significantly due to security threats in the Strait of Hormuz.
The IAEA confirmed military strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant but reported no damage to the facility itself. This confirmation was based on independent analysis of satellite imagery and site knowledge. The incident reflects the ongoing tension surrounding Iran's nuclear program.
The IAEA Director General stated that monitoring of Iran's nuclear activities is limited following recent military strikes by Israel and the US. He expressed concern over a newly declared underground enrichment facility in Isfahan that inspectors have not yet examined. The IAEA emphasized that lack of access prevents verification of Iran's uranium stockpile or suspension of activities.
Israel has repeatedly attacked Iran's South Pars gas field and near the Bushehr nuclear plant, which Iran strongly condemned as a violation of international law. The IAEA confirmed that Israeli strikes impacted close to the Bushehr nuclear facility. Despite proposals for a 45-day ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, tensions remain high.