A projectile struck the premises of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant

Print View Posted on: 17 March 2026

Event Date: 17 March 2026 Event Type: Other
Event Location: Iran, Islamic Republic of, BUSHEHR-1 INES Rating: Not provided

On 17 March 2026, Iran Nuclear Regulatory Authority was informed by the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant that at approximately 19:00 Iran Standard Time (IRST), a projectile struck the premises of the power plant. As of this moment, no damage to the facility or injuries to individuals have been reported. It should be emphasized that attacks on nuclear facilities are prohibited, and such actions are contrary to all international norms and the principles of international law.

INES Rating: Not provided
Release beyond authorized limits? No
Overexposure of a member of the public? No
Overexposure of a worker? No
Contamination spread within the facility? No
Damage to radiological barriers (incl. fuel damage) within the facility? No
Degradation of Defence In-Depth No
Person injured physically or casualty? No
Is there a continuing problem? No

Ms. Jila KARIMI DIBA
Iran Nuclear Regulatory Authority (INRA)
eprem-emg@aeoi.org.ir
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