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IAEA Chief Warns of Nuclear Risk Near Iran Plant

3/20/2026

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  • Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, warned that a projectile strike near Iran's Bushehr plant risks a radiological incident if it hits an operating reactor.
  • The strike did not damage the reactor's core, but it was the closest impact on an operating reactor since the conflict escalated.
  • Grossi emphasized that nuclear facilities should remain untouched during conflicts.