Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:01pm on 19 Mar 2026,Thursday International
Russia warned the United States and Israel against striking the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran, citing catastrophic radiation risks. Alexei Likhachev said any major incident would impact multiple countries, noting large quantities of nuclear material at the site. Rosatom has begun evacuating staff, leaving minimal personnel. A recent strike hit near the reactor but caused no damage or injuries, while the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed limited impact. Moscow condemned the attack, warning of regional disaster if escalation continues around critical nuclear infrastructure. (PC: Reuters)
