Projectile strikes near Iran's only nuclear plant, no damage reported

A projectile struck the grounds of Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) on Tuesday evening, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Vienna-based agency confirmed there were no injuries or damage to the reactor or plant infrastructure, and the Bushehr reactor remains fully operational with safety systems intact. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called for restraint amid ongoing conflicts to avoid any risk of a nuclear accident, emphasizing the need for calm. The Bushehr plant, Iran’s only operational nuclear facility since 2011, is a critical energy asset connected to the national power grid. The incident occurs amid heightened tensions following the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018, which led to stringent sanctions on Iran’s economy. Despite international concerns, Iran insists its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes, focusing on energy generation and scientific research. The IAEA and global observers continue to monitor the situation closely due to the potential risks of military actions near