Major radiation update as Iranian nuclear power plant is hit – ‘Deep concern’

Major radiation update as Iranian nuclear power plant is hit – ‘Deep concern’An auxiliary building at Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant has been damaged by an airstrike - with the International Atomic Energy Agency voicing 'deep concern' for the attackCommentsNewsZahra Khaliq News Reporter11:14, 04 Apr 2026Updated 11:22, 04 Apr 2026View ImageAn airstrike hit Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant today(Image: AP)The International Atomic Energy Agency has voiced "deep concern" over the risk of a nuclear incident after one of Iran's key power plants was struck today.‌One security guard was killed and an auxiliary building was left damaged after the airstrike near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant at around 8:30am local time.‌"The IAEA has been informed by Iran that a projectile struck close to the premises of the Bushehr NPP this morning, the fourth such incident in recent weeks," the agency said in a statement posted to X this morning.‌"Iran also informed the IAEA that one of the site’s physical protection staff members was killed by a projectile fragment and that a building on site was affected by shockwaves and fragments. No increase in radiation levels was reported.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌It added: "IAEA DG @rafaelmgrossi expresses deep concern about the reported incident and says NPP sites or nearby areas must never be attacked, noting that auxiliary site buildings may contain vital safety equipment."Reiterating call for maximum military restraint to avoid risk of a nuclear accident, DG Grossi again stresses the paramount importance of adhering to the 7 pillars for ensuring nuclear safety and security during a conflict."The Bushehr Nuclear Plant is located 750 kilometres (465 miles) south of Iran's capital, Tehran, on the coast of the Persian Gulf. An attack could have catastrophic effects on the region, as it could risk release of radioactive material into the surrounding area,...