Key facts
- Iran's Atomic Energy Organization condemned a US strike on the Darkhovin nuclear power plant construction site.
- The AEOI stated the attack violated international law and targeted a symbol of Iranian dignity and self-reliance.
- The IAEA confirmed the Darkhovin facility was in early construction with no nuclear material and posed no radiological risk.
- The IAEA also noted a strike near the operational Bushehr plant, 75 meters from its perimeter, which did not cause damage.
- IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi urged military restraint near all nuclear sites.
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) has condemned a United States strike on the construction site of the Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant, labeling it a violation of international law and an attack on the nation's dignity and self-reliance. The AEOI stated the US regime's actions were "bullying and lawlessness."
The Darkhovin plant, located in Khuzestan province, began construction in 2022. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed it was investigating the reports and noted that the facility was in its early stages of construction, containing no nuclear material and posing no immediate radiological risk.
However, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi reiterated calls for military restraint near all nuclear-related sites, following reports of explosions in Bushehr province. The IAEA confirmed a strike occurred near the operational Bushehr nuclear power plant, approximately 75 meters from its perimeter, though it did not damage the facility. Iranian officials reported that around 198 workers were evacuated from the Bushehr plant following the incident.
US Central Command stated the strikes were directed by President Donald Trump and were intended to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping and punish IRGC forces. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of further costs for the United States, stating President Trump's signature was "utterly worthless and devoid of credibility."