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Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit by Projectile, IAEA Urges Restraint

The International Atomic Energy Agency has called for maximum restraint after Iran informed it that a projectile struck the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, though Tehran reported no damage or injuries. The incident coincides with a drone attack on a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, causing a fire but no casualties. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. has won the conflict, stating Iran's navy and air force are decimated. Meanwhile, an Israeli military spokesman said operations in Iran and Lebanon will continue unchanged, and Canada condemned Israeli occupation plans in southern Lebanon.

Key Points: Iran Nuclear Plant Hit, IAEA Calls for Restraint Amid Tensions

  • Bushehr plant hit but functioning normally
  • IAEA warns of nuclear safety risks
  • Kuwait airport targeted by drones
  • Trump claims Iran's forces "gone"
  • Israel plans unchanged ops in Iran, Lebanon
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IAEA urges restraint after Iran claims Bushehr nuclear plant hit by projectile

Iran reports projectile strike on Bushehr nuclear plant; IAEA urges restraint. Kuwait airport drone attack, Trump claims US victory, Israel vows continued ops.

"IAEA DG Rafael Mariano Grossi reiterates call for maximum restraint to avoid nuclear safety risks during conflict. - IAEA"

Vienna, March 25

The International Atomic Energy Agency on Wednesday called for restraint after Iran informed the intergovernmental body that a projectile had hit Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.

The IAEA said that, as per Tehran, no injuries were reported, and the plant is functioning normally.

In a post on X, the IAEA said, "The IAEA has been informed by Iran that another projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant today. According to Iran, there was no damage to the NPP itself nor injuries to staff, and the condition of the plant is normal. IAEA DG Rafael Mariano Grossi reiterates call for maximum restraint to avoid nuclear safety risks during conflict."

Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Wednesday that drones targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, leading to a fire at the site. Spokesperson Abdullah al-Rajhi told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that, according to preliminary reports, the damage was limited to property and there were no human casualties, as quoted by Al Jazeera.

Al-Rajhi stated that authorities immediately began implementing emergency procedures, and fire brigades and relevant agencies are currently dealing with the blaze.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said that the US has won the war, adding that Iran's navy and air force have been completely decimated.

Speaking at the Swearing-In Ceremony for the Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump said, "We're in negotiations right now. I can tell you, they'd like to make a deal and who wouldn't if you were there? Look, their navy's gone, their air force is gone, their communications are gone. pretty much everything they have is gone."

Israeli military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said in a televised briefing that Israel's military will operate "according to an unchanged plan" in Iran and Lebanon regardless of talks aimed at ending the war, as per Al Jazeera.

Also, the Canadian government said it strongly condemns Israel's plans to occupy territory in southern Lebanon, adding that Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity must not be violated. However, it called for the disarmament of Hezbollah, as reported by Al Jazeera.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Trump's statement sounds like pure chest-thumping. "Navy's gone, air force is gone" – if that's true, then who fired the projectile at the plant? The situation is clearly more complex. India must stay firmly neutral and focus on securing our energy supplies and the safety of our diaspora in the Gulf.
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Aman W
The immediate concern is the safety of that plant. Thank God there were no injuries. But this escalation is bad news for global oil prices. We are already feeling the pinch at the petrol pump. Hope our diplomacy is working overtime behind the scenes to calm things.
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Sarah B
While I understand the fear, I have to respectfully disagree with some comments. The article mentions Israel's plan is "unchanged" and Canada condemns occupation but also calls for Hezbollah's disarmament. It shows there are no clear "good guys" here. The cycle of retaliation helps no one, especially civilians.
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Vikram M
The Kuwait airport attack is also mentioned. This conflict is spreading. We have so many Indian professionals and workers in Kuwait and across the Gulf. Their safety is paramount. The MEA should be on high alert and ready with evacuation plans if things spiral. Jai Hind.
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Karthik V
A nuclear plant becoming a target in a conflict sets a very dangerous precedent. The world needs to unite on this one issue if nothing else - nuclear facilities must be off-limits. Full stop. Hope our PM's voice is heard in international forums on this critical matter.

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