Iran Warns US-Israeli Strikes on Bushehr Risk Regional Nuclear Fallout
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Iran Warns US-Israeli Strikes on Bushehr Risk Regional Nuclear Fallout

05 April, 2026.Iran.33 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Strike near Bushehr plant kills one worker.
  • Iran warns attacks could cause radioactive contamination and regional fallout.
  • IAEA chief urges protection of nuclear facilities from attacks.

Iran's Nuclear Warning

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that US-Israeli strikes pose a serious risk of radioactive contamination across the region.

He said the attacks have repeatedly targeted facilities under international safeguards including the Bushehr plant.

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The warning came in a letter to UN and IAEA officials.

Araghchi noted that in less than nine months, the US and Israel have launched two aggressive wars against Iran.

The letter criticized the UN and IAEA for failing to respond effectively.

Bushehr Under Fire

The Bushehr plant was hit multiple times by US-Israeli strikes.

Iran reported radiation exposure and one worker killed by projectile fragments.

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The IAEA expressed deep concern but determined there was no increase in radiation levels.

Grossi had previously singled out Bushehr as the site where consequences of an attack could be most serious.

International and Regional Reactions

Russia condemned the strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning of grave radiation risks.

Zakharova said there is no military solution to the Iran crisis.

Gulf nations expressed concern about contamination affecting millions.

The strikes forced an evacuation of about 450 people from the UN compound in Tehran.

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