- The Bushehr plant, located in southern Iran and powered by a 1,000-megawatt reactor
- The latest incident, according to Iranian media, occurred over the weekend
- He stressed that nuclear installations and their surrounding areas must not be targeted under any circumstances
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog has raised alarm over recent strikes near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, warning that such incidents pose serious risks to nuclear safety and must be halted immediately.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rafael Grossi, who leads the International Atomic Energy Agency, said attacks in the vicinity of the facility could trigger a major radiological emergency with far-reaching consequences for both human health and the environment.
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The Bushehr plant, located in southern Iran and powered by a 1,000-megawatt reactor, has reportedly been struck multiple times since the escalation of hostilities involving the United States and Israel.
The latest incident, according to Iranian media, occurred over the weekend.
Although satellite imagery reviewed by the IAEA confirmed that the recent strike did not damage the reactor itself, Grossi disclosed that one of the impacts occurred just a short distance from the facility’s perimeter.
He stressed that nuclear installations and their surrounding areas must not be targeted under any circumstances, given the potential dangers involved.
Bushehr remains Iran’s only functioning nuclear power station and was constructed with support from Russia.
Following the most recent strike, reports from Russian media indicated that dozens of workers were evacuated from the site as a precautionary measure, while a smaller number of personnel remain on duty.
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