US forces struck two military sites in Iran’s Bushehr province on July 8, hitting facilities that sit uncomfortably close to the country’s only operational nuclear power plant. No casualties were reported, and Iranian officials confirmed the nuclear facility itself was unharmed.
What happened in Bushehr
The operation targeted two separate locations. One facility in Dashti county was hit before dawn, and a second site near Choghadak city was struck later in the day. Iranian provincial officials confirmed both impacts, emphasizing zero injuries or fatalities.
The Bushehr nuclear power plant was not affected. Iranian state media framed the strikes as “acts of foreign aggression” while downplaying any operational consequences.
This wasn’t the first time military assets near the Bushehr complex have been targeted in 2026. A previous strike in April hit auxiliary structures near the nuclear facility, killing one security personnel and damaging surrounding buildings.
