Tehran warns of irreversible disaster after Bushehr strike

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Iranian Atomic Energy chief calls for urgent IAEA response to repeated attacks on Bushehr nuclear plant.
Recent strike kills one security officer and damages facility, raising fears of radioactive leaks.

Iran has warned of a potential “irreversible disaster” following an attack on its Bushehr nuclear power plant, the country’s only operational nuclear electricity facility.

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, condemned the strike in a letter to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday, accusing the agency of “inaction” that has emboldened aggressors.

Repeated strikes raise alarm

Eslami said Bushehr has been targeted four times, with the most recent incident occurring on April 4. The attack reportedly killed one security officer and injured others. Explosions and flying debris also damaged a building inside the plant’s perimeter.

“These attacks could lead to the leakage of radioactive materials, with catastrophic consequences for residents, the environment, and neighboring countries,” Eslami warned.

Call for accountability

Describing the strikes as a “blatant violation of international law” and “a war crime,” Eslami specifically blamed the United States and ‘Israel’ for the most recent assault. He criticized the IAEA, particularly Director General Rafael Grossi, for biased media statements and what he called “inaction,” which he said encourages further attacks.

“Expressing concern is not enough. Continued inaction amounts to public cooperation with criminals,” Eslami wrote. He urged the IAEA to condemn the attacks and take decisive measures to protect Iranian nuclear facilities under safeguards.

The letter underscores growing tensions over Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and raises international concerns about the safety of nuclear installations in conflict zones.