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 officially protested to the IAEA, labeling the recent attacks near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant by the US and Israel as a war crime and a violation of international law. Iran warned that this is the fourth attack and could lead to irreversible consequences, such as the release of radioactive materials. Tehran urged the IAEA to take a firm stance and condemn the attacks, while affirming its commitment to defending its sovereignty.
Iran has called on the international community to condemn recent attacks on the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization urged the IAEA to issue a strong condemnation of the shelling. Iran warned that such actions could have irreparable consequences for the entire Middle East.
The IAEA Chief strongly warned that nuclear power plants and their surroundings must never be attacked, following the fourth attack near an Iranian nuclear facility. An incident near the Bushehr plant resulted in one staff member's death, according to Iranian authorities. The agency urged maximum restraint in all military actions to ensure nuclear safety.