He IAEA He was informed of the attack (the fourth such incident in recent weeks) by Iranian officials. Iran also informed the agency that a member of the site’s physical protection staff was killed by a projectile fragment and that a building at the site was hit by shock waves and fragments.
Mr. Grossi emphasized that nuclear power plant sites or nearby areas should never be attacked, noting that site ancillary buildings may contain vital security equipment. No increase in radiation levels was reported after the latest incident.
Reiterating the call for maximum military restraint to avoid the risk of a nuclear accident, Mr. Grossi again highlighted the paramount importance of adhering to the seven pillars of the IAEA to ensure nuclear safety and security during a conflict (see below).
The previous attack on Bushehr took place on March 18, when a structure about 350 meters from the reactor was hit and destroyed. No damage to the reactor or injuries was reported, but the agency warned that any attack near nuclear facilities risks violating key safety principles.
Earlier this month, in a speech to the IAEA Board at the agency’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, Mr. Grossi underscored the risk of a nuclear incident due to military escalation since Iran “and many other countries in the region that have been subjected to military attacks have operational nuclear power plants and nuclear research reactors.”
