New Delhi : Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization, has raised serious concerns over the safety of nuclear installations in Iran after an airstrike was reported near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. In a post on X, he cautioned that such incidents could lead to catastrophic nuclear accidents, warning that the health impact could affect generations if the situation continues to escalate.
His remarks came after the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that a projectile had landed close to the facility. According to the agency, one staff member at the site lost his life after being hit by debris.
The Bushehr plant, Iran’s only operational nuclear power station, is located in Bushehr, a key industrial and strategic hub with a population of around 250,000. Reports of the incident surfaced on April 4, adding to growing concerns about the security of sensitive infrastructure in the region.
The IAEA confirmed that this was the fourth such incident reported near the facility in recent weeks. While a building at the site sustained damage from shockwaves and debris, authorities noted that radiation levels remain normal so far.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi also voiced alarm, stressing that military actions near nuclear facilities pose grave risks. He called for restraint and urged all parties to respect established nuclear safety principles, including the agency’s “seven pillars” framework, to prevent any potential disaster amid the ongoing conflict.