politics
March 19, 2026
Russia condemns ‘flagrant’ strike on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant
Russia condemns strike on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant, with Rosatom warning of “flagrant disregard” for safety after projectile lands 200 meters from operating reactor. IAEA urges restraint.
TL;DR
- A missile strike hit the territory adjacent to Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, meters from an operational reactor.
- Russia's Rosatom condemned the attack as a "flagrant disregard" for international safety principles.
- No casualties were reported, and radiation levels remain normal.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the incident and urged "maximum restraint."
- Russia's envoy to the IAEA suggested the agency's response was insufficient given the potential for a major nuclear disaster.
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