Iran condemned the US strike on the Darkhovin nuclear power plant, which is under construction, on Monday, July 20. The strike occurred early Sunday morning, July 19. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is examining reports of the attack and said the plant, still in early construction, contained no nuclear material during its last inspection.
The Iran Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) claimed that US warplanes struck the Darkhovin nuclear power plant in Khuzestan province early Sunday, July 19, using multiple missiles. The plant is under construction and not yet operational. The IAEO issued a statement condemning the attack, describing it as a violation of international law.
Iran's official condemnation came on Monday, July 20, reiterating the accusation. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed it is reviewing reports of the attack, noting that the facility was in very early stages of construction and contained no nuclear material during its last inspection.
The US has not officially commented on the claim. The strike would be part of a broader US campaign against Iranian military and infrastructure targets that has been ongoing for over a week, as The Zioneer has reported. The targeting of a nuclear site, if confirmed, would mark a significant expansion of objectives.
6 developments
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry warns of further strikes on US bases, infrastructure
- DevelopingIranian Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli strikes in Lebanon, warns of regional consequences
- DevelopingIran's UN envoy condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure in letter to Security Council
- StrongIran's Araghchi: any Israeli strike on Lebanon or remaining in occupied lands breaches MoU
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- Internal intake