A fresh US-Israeli strike near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant has heightened global concerns, despite no reported casualties or damage. The incident comes amid ongoing military escalation and fragile diplomatic efforts.
A projectile struck near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening at around 9:08pm local time (17:38 GMT), according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA.
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization confirmed that the projectile landed within the vicinity of the facility in the southern city of Bushehr. Initial assessments indicated that there were no casualties or damage, and all sections of the nuclear plant remain intact.
Second such attack in recent days
The latest strike marks the second reported attack near the Bushehr nuclear facility in recent days. A similar incident occurred on March 17, which also did not result in any injuries or damage.
Iran described the attack as part of continued “hostile actions” by the United States and Israel.
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Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization strongly condemned the attack, stating that targeting peaceful nuclear facilities is a clear violation of international regulations.
Officials warned that such actions could have “dangerous consequences for regional safety,” particularly for countries located along the Persian Gulf.
IAEA calls for restraint
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint.
In a statement, he emphasized the need to avoid nuclear safety risks during ongoing conflict, highlighting the potential dangers of military activity near nuclear installations.
The reported strike comes amid continued US and Israeli air operations against Iran, which began on February 28. According to reports, more than 1,340 people have been killed so far, including Iran’s then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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In response, Iran has launched drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and infrastructure damage while disrupting global markets and aviation.
Diplomacy continues
The escalation follows recent statements from US President Donald Trump, who said “good and productive” peace talks with Iran were underway. A senior Iranian official also confirmed that Tehran is reviewing a US proposal for a potential deal.
However, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth underscored a dual strategy, stating that military pressure remains part of negotiations.
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“We negotiate with bombs,” he said, reiterating the US commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
While the Bushehr facility remains unharmed, the repeated strikes near a nuclear site have raised alarm globally. Experts warn that continued military activity in such sensitive areas could pose serious risks to regional and international security if escalation continues.
