U. S. Struck Darkhovin Nuclear Plant Under Construction, Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Says - Khaama Press
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said several missiles struck the Darkhovin nuclear power plant under construction in the southwestern province of Khuzestan early Sunday, condemning the attack as the latest. . .
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said several missiles struck the Darkhovin nuclear power plant under construction in the southwestern province of Khuzestan early Sunday, condemning the attack as the latest assault on the country’s nuclear infrastructure. According to Iranian state media, cited by Al Jazeera, the attack occurred at approximately 3:39 a. m. local time. Iranian authorities did not identify who launched the missiles and provided no immediate information on casualties or the extent of the damage. The Atomic Energy Organization condemned the strike but did not say whether construction at the facility had been disrupted or whether the site had sustained significant structural damage. Darkhovin is one of Iran’s major civilian nuclear energy projects. Construction of the power plant began in 2022 and is intended to expand the country’s domestic electricity generation capacity. Iranian officials have repeatedly said the project is designed exclusively for peaceful purposes under the country’s civilian nuclear program. The reported strike comes amid a sharp escalation in military tensions between Iran and the United States, following days of reciprocal missile, drone and air strikes across the region. Iranian officials have previously accused the United States and its allies of targeting nuclear and military infrastructure, while Washington has said its operations are aimed at degrading Iran’s military capabilities and preventing it from developing a nuclear weapon. U. S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a central objective of U. S. policy. Iran, however, continues to insist that its nuclear program is intended solely for civilian and peaceful purposes. The attack also follows earlier reports of strikes on other Iranian nuclear facilities during recent hostilities, raising renewed international concern over the security of sensitive nuclear sites and the risk of further escalation in the region. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has repeatedly warned that military operations targeting nuclear installations could pose serious safety and environmental risks.