IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi issued a stark warning on Saturday, April 4, 2026, declaring that nuclear power plant sites and their surrounding areas "must never be attacked" following a fourth strike near Iran\u2019s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. The incident marks the latest escalation in a series of attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities since late February.
According to Iranian authorities, a projectile struck near the Bushehr facility early Saturday, killing one staff member and damaging a building through shockwaves and debris. The IAEA confirmed no radiation leaks were detected, though Grossi emphasized that auxiliary buildings often house critical safety equipment vulnerable to such attacks.
"This reckless pattern jeopardizes global nuclear security," Grossi stated, urging "maximum military restraint" to prevent potential disasters. The Bushehr plant, operational since 2011, remains a focal point of regional tensions amid ongoing conflicts involving Israeli-US military operations.
Since February 28, 2026, multiple strikes have targeted Iran\u2019s nuclear infrastructure, raising alarms among international observers. The IAEA has repeatedly called for adherence to nuclear safety protocols during conflicts, citing risks of catastrophic accidents with cross-border consequences.
