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Russia Condemns Missile Strike Near Iran's Nuclear Plant

3/18/2026

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Russia condemned a missile strike near Iran's Bushehr plant on March 18, 2026, saying it occurred meters from an operational reactor.
Maria Zakharova, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, said the strike was irresponsible and unacceptable and warned of radiological risks for the Middle East.
Russia built and helps operate the Bushehr plant and urged the United States and Israel to cease attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.

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Russia condemned a missile strike near Iran's Bushehr plant on March 18, 2026, saying it occurred meters from an operational reactor.
Maria Zakharova, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, said the strike was irresponsible and unacceptable and warned of radiological risks for the Middle East.
Russia built and helps operate the Bushehr plant and urged the United States and Israel to cease attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.