Iran says projectile hit nuclear power plant as IAEA chief urges ‘maximum restraint’

Published March 17, 2026 10:20pm ET



The International Atomic Energy Agency warned parties in the Iran war to use “maximum restraint” after Iranian officials reported a projectile hit a nuclear power plant on the Persian Gulf.

“The IAEA has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening. No damage to the plant or injuries to staff reported,” the IAEA said in a statement.

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