Overview
- Iran reported the projectile struck the plant’s grounds on March 17 around 19:00 local time.
- Iran and the IAEA said there were no injuries, no damage to the reactor, and radiation readings remained stable.
- Rosatom and Russian state media said the impact was beside the metrology service building near the operating unit.
- Rosatom condemned the incident, paused construction of two additional reactors, and initiated a staged evacuation of its specialists, with roughly 480 personnel still on site and a third wave planned.
- No party has claimed responsibility and the weapon type is unconfirmed, while IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi urged maximum restraint to avoid a nuclear accident.