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Iran has accused the United States of attacking the under-construction Darkhovin nuclear plant in Khuzestan province, an allegation the UN nuclear watchdog says poses no radiological risk. The strike, which Tehran claims occurred at 3:39 a.m. local time with multiple projectiles, is part of a broader escalation that began Saturday with US bombings in southern Iran. Source: elcaribedr
According to Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, the US “carried out an aggressive and barbaric action contrary to international law” by targeting the Darkhovin site. Source: infobae The facility, located in southwestern Iran, is in early construction and contained no nuclear material during the IAEA's last inspection. Source: diariolibree No casualties or damage extent have been reported.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed it is “investigating reports” of the attack and contacted Tehran. Director General Rafael Grossi reiterated calls for “moderation” around all nuclear sites, emphasizing that the incident “does not represent any radiological risk.” Source: infobae, diariolibree
The alleged Darkhovin strike follows previous attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan during June 2025, which left over 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60% under rubble. Source: elcaribedr Meanwhile, the US launched a new wave of bombings on Saturday after two American soldiers were killed in attacks on Jordan. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones targeting US positions in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. Source: elcaribedr The IAEA chief's call for restraint comes amid stalled nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
““El régimen terrorista y criminal de Estados Unidos llevó a cabo una acción agresiva y bárbara contraria a las leyes internacionales”, manifestó el organismo, que describió la central como “uno de los símbolos de la dignidad y la autosuficiencia científica del pueblo iraní”.”
“El OIEA señaló que ya se ha puesto en contacto con Teherán para abordar el ataque denunciado y avanzó que procederá a proporcionar "más información a medida que esta esté disponible".”
“La agencia de la ONU informó en un comunicado en X que la central estaba en una fase muy temprana de su construcción y que en la última visita del organismo no se encontró ningún material nuclear.”