US EditionRussian Nuclear Chief Says Projectile Struck Iran’s Bushehr Power Plant
- Rosatom reported that a projectile struck near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, marking the first incident in proximity to an active reactor since the escalation began, with WHO monitoring on March 18, 2026.
- Earlier this month, construction of two additional units at Bushehr was halted when U.S.-Israeli strikes targeted Iranian nuclear sites including Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz.
- No radioactive contamination has been detected so far, and footage showed a ballistic missile near Adana with air‑raid sirens, while Anadolu state media said NATO air defenses may have intercepted missiles.
- The World Health Organization is preparing for possible nuclear-related incidents and updating protocols for staff and governments, while IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urged restraint to avoid nuclear accidents.
- With about 480 Rosatom employees still on site, health agencies warn potential radiation risks include acute injuries, increased cancer, and psychological effects, citing past nuclear events.
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Officials of the World Health Organization (WHO) are preparing for “the worst scenario”, a nuclear incident if the war between the United States, Israel and Iran continues to climb, warning that an attack on an atomic facility or the use of a nuclear weapon would have devastating consequences “for the region and at global level” that would last for decades. The WHO article takes into account the scenario of a nuclear incident due to the war in I…
Preparation for nuclear emergencies is intensifying at WHO. In the face of strikes at Iranian sites, the organization is strengthening its protocols to prevent a global health disaster.
World Health Organization (WHO) officials are preparing for a nuclear disaster if the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues to escalate.
World Health Organization Prepares for Nuclear Scenario, Including Weapons Use, in Iran
The World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing for the possibility of a nuclear-related incident as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, including scenarios involving strikes on nuclear facilities or the potential use of nuclear weapons. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW According to Politico on March 18, WHO officials are monitoring the consequences of ongoing strikes on I…
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