Iran Says US Struck Areas Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant, Denies Damage To Facility

1 hour ago 4

ARTICLE AD BOX

Last Updated:July 09, 2026, 17:14 IST

Iranian state media said shrapnel from US missiles fell on Iran's only nuclear power plant in Bushehr province. Officials of the Islamic Republic deny any damage to the facility.

The United States struck Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant in its Bushehr province, Iran’s state-affiliated Al Mehr News agency reported. However, earlier the Governor of the Bushehr, Arslan Zare, had denied any attacks on the facility.

The US, reportedly, attacked the nuclear power plant on Wednesday night. Visuals, which carried the watermark of Al Mehr News, posted on the microblogging site X, showed smoke billowing out of a nuclear power plant.

Shrapnel from the missiles, according to an Al Jazeera report, fell on the nuclear plant.

Reports by Iranian state-run media of a cruise missile impact on the site of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Southern Iran. pic.twitter.com/T9hKKx80NJ— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) July 9, 2026

Handpicked stories, in your inbox

A newsletter with the best of our journalism

News world Iran Says US Struck Areas Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant, Denies Damage To Facility

Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Read Entire Article