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Missile Strike Near Iran's Nuclear Plant Escalates Tensions

3/20/2026

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An 'enemy projectile' struck near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant on March 17, according to Iranian media; no injuries were reported.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the incident and urged restraint to prevent an accident.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev condemned the attack, as Rosatom evacuates personnel and suspends construction on two reactors.
Iran has launched missiles against U.S. and Israeli targets, escalating conflict and affecting oil and gas prices.

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An 'enemy projectile' struck near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant on March 17, according to Iranian media; no injuries were reported.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the incident and urged restraint to prevent an accident.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev condemned the attack, as Rosatom evacuates personnel and suspends construction on two reactors.
Iran has launched missiles against U.S. and Israeli targets, escalating conflict and affecting oil and gas prices.