Iran reports that a shell struck the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant — Iranintl
The Bushehr nuclear power plant site was targeted in an attack, raising serious concerns about radiation safety in the Persian Gulf region.
This was reported by Iranintl.
Iranian authorities insist that there was no damage to the facility and no casualties, while Kuwaiti authorities have warned of the threat of possible radiation leaks in neighboring countries.
Official Tehran links this incident to the actions of Western allies who have previously criticized the country’s nuclear program.
According to the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, the strike on the nuclear power plant occurred amid what they claim are hostile actions by the U.S. and Israel—the projectile landed within the power plant’s grounds.
Despite the dangerous location of the shell’s impact, the Iranian side denies any negative consequences for the facility’s operation.
The agency emphasized that the attack did not result in any financial, technical, or human losses, nor did the plant’s facilities sustain damage.
U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet provided detailed comments on Tehran’s accusations, but tensions between the countries continue to rise.
The International Atomic Energy Agency also stated that strikes on civilian nuclear facilities constitute a “clear violation of international norms regarding the immunity of such centers from military action.”
Iranian officials emphasize that such provocations threaten not only their country but also the stability of the entire Middle East.
They warned of “dangerous consequences for regional security, particularly for countries along the Persian Gulf,” calling on the international community to respond.
Neighboring states have already begun taking measures to protect their populations from potential environmental consequences.
Colonel Ahmed Salah Ahmed, an engineer with the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense, recorded a video message to the citizens of his country in light of the events unfolding in the region.
Kuwait’s military leadership is trying to reassure the public, pointing out the significant distance from the epicenter of the events.
“There is no need for panic or the closure of facilities in the event of possible radiation leaks in neighboring countries, as the nearest reactor is located more than 240 km from the State of Kuwait,” said the colonel-engineer.
As a reminder, the U.S. and Iran may hold talks on ending the war on March 26.
Iran has also announced “surprises” for the U.S. and Israel in the coming days.
