Israel Clarifies: No Attack on Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant
Uncertainty arises following reports of suspected strike on Iranian nuclear site
Whoopsies! Israel's military has admitted they didn't bomb the Bushehr nuclear power plant, contrary to earlier reports. The revised statement comes after a military spokesperson's claim that Israel targeted the plant. The Israeli representative apologized, stating the spokesperson made a boo-boo, and confirmed attacks only on facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, and Arak [1].
However, Iranian news agency Isna reported that Israeli forces prowled around the Chondab nuclear site, which houses a heavy water reactor. Russia, the plant's operator, confirmed the Bushehr nuclear power plant was hunky-dory, functioning normally without any safety risks [2].
Here's a fun fact: Russia will stick by the works at Bushehr, as Putin declared during a chat with the big news sharks [2]. Approx 600 Russian specialists continue laboring there, supporting Iran's peaceful nuclear energy use.
Now, what about the Chernobyl disaster? It's a horrific nuclear catastrophe that happened back in 1986, Ukraine. And folks have been fretting that an attack on Bushehr could lead to similar mayhem [3]. But fret not just yet, as no evacuations have been called for the Russian specialists at the plant [3].
Curious about the consequences of an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities? Well, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister, warned that contaminating the Persian Gulf waters could jeopardize the lives of folks in Qatar, the UAE, and Kuwait, who depend on desalinated Gulf water [4].
Lastly, Russian nuclear giant Rosatom's honcho, Alexei Likhachev, cautioned about the possibility of a nuclear calamity if Israel rains bombs on Bushehr. He hinted at the severity by comparing it to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster [3].
In the middle of all this commotion, you might be wondering if Israel has been seriously damaging Iran's nuclear facilities. Well, Alexei Likhachev claimed that Iran's underground facilities at Natanz and Isfahan have mostly remained unscathed following Israeli strikes [3].
Source: 1, 2, 3, 4
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[1] ntv.de. Israel clarifies: No attack on Bushehr nuclear power plant. (2025, June 16).[2] gut/rts/dpa. Israel constituits: No air attack on Bushehr nuclear power plant. (2025, June 16).[3] rts.de. Head of Russia's Rosatom warns against attack on Bushehr nuclear power plant. (2025, June 17).[4] gut.de. Qatari Prime Minister warns of potential disaster from Iran conflict. (2025, June 15).
- Amidst the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and concerns about Israel's war strategies, both Russia and Qatar's Prime Minister have expressed concerns about the potential impacts of an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, particularly the Bushehr power plant, likening it to thecatastrophic Chernobyl disaster.
- As the international community monitors political tensions, war-and-conflicts, and general-news related to the Iranian nuclear program, it's essential to be informed about the various employment and community policies, including Iran's peaceful nuclear energy use supported by approximately 600 Russian specialists at the Bushehr plant.
