On March 17, Iranian state media reported that an enemy projectile impacted near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, Iran's only operational nuclear facility located on the Persian Gulf. This incident occurs amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the US, and Israel, but fortunately, it did not result in any reported damage or casualties. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran emphasized that all radiation levels remain stable following the event.

The Bushehr plant is notable for the presence of Russian personnel from Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear energy corporation, overseeing its operations as part of an agreement to expand Iran's nuclear capabilities. Rosatom's CEO, Alexey Likhachev, condemned the projectile strike, characterizing it as a serious violation of international security protocols, highlighting the potential dangers such incidents pose to civilian nuclear facilities.

Following the strike, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was notified by Iranian officials, illustrating the gravity of the situation and the need for transparency regarding nuclear safety. As of now, there are no reports of injury to Russian staff, allowing operations at the facility to continue without immediate disruption.