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UN Nuclear Watchdog Raises Alarm Over Attacks on Iranian Plant
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UN Nuclear Watchdog Raises Alarm Over Attacks on Iranian Plant

5 hours ago•BBC via AI

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has sounded its highest level of alarm following reports of new attacks on Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. The UN watchdog emphasized the urgent need for restraint, warning that any escalation could trigger a devastating nuclear accident with consequences extending beyond Iran's borders.

"Such attacks on nuclear facilities pose unacceptable risks to public health and the environment," stated IAEA officials, calling for immediate de-escalation. Security analysts warn that continued targeting of the facility could transform a local conflict into a global environmental crisis, potentially releasing radioactive materials that could affect neighboring countries for generations.