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IAEA: No Radiation Spike After Projectile Hit Near Bushehr
4 Apr
Summary
- IAEA confirms no radiation spike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant.
- A projectile struck near the plant, affecting a building with shockwaves.
- One physical protection staff member was killed by a fragment.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Saturday that no increase in radiation levels was detected following a projectile strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. Iran had notified the IAEA that a projectile impacted close to the facility earlier on Saturday.
The strike resulted in shockwaves and fragments affecting a building at the plant site. The IAEA's statement also noted that Iran reported one fatality among the plant's physical protection staff. The staff member died from injuries sustained by a projectile fragment.
This incident occurred on Saturday morning, according to Iran's communication with the IAEA. The global nuclear safety agency is monitoring the situation and has confirmed the lack of radiation spikes despite the proximity of the strike to the operational power plant.
