Iran’s only nuclear power facility, the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, has been struck by an unidentified projectile, according to Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom. Officials reported no injuries or radiation leaks.
This marks the first time the Bushehr facility has been hit since the escalation of the conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran.
Rosatom said the strike occurred on March 17 at 18:11 Moscow time, targeting an area near the plant’s metrology service building within the industrial zone, close to an operational power unit.
“The radiation situation at the site remains normal,” the company stated, confirming that none of its personnel were harmed.
In response, the International Atomic Energy Agency called for “maximum restraint” to avoid the risk of a nuclear accident. Director General Rafael Grossi reiterated the appeal amid ongoing hostilities.
Located on the northern coast of the Persian Gulf, the Bushehr plant is Iran’s only nuclear power station. It operates using uranium supplied by Russia and is monitored by the IAEA.
Meanwhile, Israeli media reported that at least two people were killed in a missile strike launched by Iran into Israel, as Tehran continues to deploy rockets and drones across the Middle East.
The developments follow the confirmed killing of Ali Larijani, one of Iran’s most influential figures and a close ally of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in an airstrike in Tehran.
At the same time, the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes—remains closed due to ongoing attacks on shipping vessels.
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on countries worldwide to help reopen maritime routes for oil transport. However, he recently stated that most NATO allies are unwilling to participate in U.S. military operations against Iran.
In a related development, Joseph Kent, head of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation, citing opposition to the military campaign in Iran.
The escalating attacks across major oil-producing regions in the Gulf have already led to a sharp increase in global energy prices.
