18.03.2026 07:40
In the escalating war due to the US-Israel attacks, Iran announced that a missile hit the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. In a statement from the Public Relations Unit of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization, it was stated that the plant was not damaged and that there were no casualties or property losses. Experts indicate that targeting nuclear facilities could represent a new and dangerous threshold in the war, and that a potential leak could have regional or even global consequences.
The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization's Public Relations Unit made a striking statement regarding the attack on the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. The organization confirmed that a missile had fallen on the plant site, while reporting that no damage had occurred in the critical sections of the facility.
"THE FACILITY WAS NOT DAMAGED"
The statement indicated that despite the attack, no part of the plant was damaged, and there were no casualties or material losses. Iranian officials stated that the security of the nuclear facility was fully maintained and operations continued.
EMPHASIS ON VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
Iran emphasized that attacks on nuclear facilities are clearly against international law. The statement expressed that such actions violate international regulations regarding the protection of nuclear infrastructure.
"IT CAN HAVE IRREVERSIBLE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE REGION"
Officials pointed out that an attack on a nuclear facility like Bushehr poses serious risks that could affect not only Iran but all countries in the Persian Gulf. The statement included a warning that "such actions can have irreversible consequences for the region."
A DEVELOPMENT THAT ALARMS THE WORLD
On February 28, tensions in the region rapidly escalated with the attacks initiated by the US and Israel against Iran. Iran responded to these attacks by targeting US bases in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. As mutual attacks continued, concerns about targeting nuclear facilities increased further.
Experts indicate that targeting nuclear facilities could signify a new and dangerous threshold in warfare, and a potential leak could have regional and even global consequences.
BUSHEHR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is a critical infrastructure located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, known as Iran's first active nuclear energy production facility. The plant, located near the city of Bushehr, stands out as one of the most important elements of Iran's civilian nuclear program.
The construction of the plant began in the 1970s by the Germany-based Siemens company, but the project was halted for a long time due to the Iranian Revolution in 1979 and the subsequent Iran-Iraq War. Later, under an agreement with Russia, the construction of the facility was resumed and completed with the support of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom. The plant officially became operational in 2011.
The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant operates with pressurized water reactor (VVER type) technology and has an electricity production capacity of approximately 1000 megawatts. Iran aims to increase energy production through this facility and develop its capacity in nuclear technology. The plant meets a portion of Iran's electricity needs.
ONE OF THE FACILITIES BEING CLOSELY MONITORED
At the international level, Bushehr has been one of the facilities closely monitored for many years due to Iran's nuclear program. However, Iran claims that Bushehr is used solely for civilian energy production purposes. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also conducts certain inspections on the facility.
With the recent conflicts, the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant has come back into the spotlight. The potential of becoming a military target poses serious risks not only for Iran but also for countries bordering the Persian Gulf. According to experts, any potential damage or leak at such a facility could lead to a regional environmental disaster and an international security crisis.
US-ISRAEL ATTACKS ON IRAN
Iranian officials announced that many people, including high-ranking individuals, lost their lives in the US-Israel attacks, with the total death toll reaching 1,348 and the number of injured exceeding 17,000.