The United States targeted the perimeter of Iran's only civilian nuclear plant with a strike on Thursday, Iranian state media reported, citing the deputy governor of Bushehr province."Several areas in Bushehr province were targeted today, including the perimeter of the nuclear power plant, a military base in the town of Choghadak and a fishing pier in the south of the province," Ehsan Jahanian said, adding there were no reports of casualties so far.It came after residents of Choghadak, which sits a little more than 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the Bushehr plant, reported hearing several explosions.Strikes have previously landed near the power station during the Middle East war.Read More: Explosions heard in Bahrain amidst air raid sirens as Iran targets US bases in the GulfIn April, the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, warned that attacks near the plant "pose a very real danger to nuclear safety and must stop".The power station, built with Russian help, has one operational reactor and two further ones under construction. Russia evacuated its staff from the site during the war.Non-profit monitor ACLED has reported four strikes near the plant during the war.
Iran official says US strike targeted perimeter of nuclear plant: state media
Iran's state media reported United States strikes near the Bushehr nuclear plant. Several areas in Bushehr province were targeted, including the plant's perimeter. Residents heard explosions near the facility, which has faced previous strikes. The IAEA previously warned of dangers to nuclear safety from such attacks. Russia had evacuated its staff from the Bushehr site during the conflict.
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