Satellite images show damage inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant
Summary
Recent satellite images show new damage to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant and nearby areas following US military strikes. The plant’s reactor reportedly remains operational, and the US did not officially confirm targeting the nuclear site during its actions.Key Facts
- Satellite photos from early July revealed fresh impact marks inside the Bushehr nuclear power plant complex.
- The US launched about 90 strikes on Iranian military targets along the southern coast from July 7 to 15.
- Iranian officials reported damage near the plant but said the reactor was unaffected and running normally.
- Bushehr is Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant, with a capacity of about 915 megawatts.
- The plant includes two reactor buildings, one in operation and one unfinished.
- Earlier in 2026, there were multiple projectile impacts near the plant, yet no reported reactor damage.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warns nuclear sites should not be attacked due to safety risks.
- The US Central Command did not name the Bushehr plant as one of the targeted sites during this campaign.
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