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BREAKING: Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit
Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant was hit by a strike this morning, according to Iranian media. The main facility was not damaged
TL;DR
- Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant was struck by a projectile, hitting its perimeter fence and damaging a building.
- One staff member was killed in the incident, but the main facility was not damaged.
- Over 150 personnel working at the plant were reportedly evacuated to Russia.
- This strike follows recent attacks on the Natanz uranium-enrichment facility and Iran's attack on Israel's Dimona nuclear research facility.
- The IAEA Director General called for restraint following the strikes on Natanz and Dimona, warning of potential radiological release.
- Bushehr is Iran's only operational nuclear reactor, brought online in 2011 with Russian assistance.