IAEA Investigates Reported US Strike on Iran’s Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has started reviewing reports of a suspected US strike on Iran’s Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant, an under-construction nuclear facility in Khuzestan Province. The development has drawn international attention as the agency works to verify the reported incident and assess its implications.

The IAEA stated that the Darkhovin reactor was not operational at the time of the reported strike. Since the facility had not yet begun nuclear operations, the agency said there was no nuclear material present at the site. It is continuing to gather information from relevant authorities to determine the extent of any damage.

Darkhovin is one of Iran’s important civilian nuclear energy projects and is being developed to strengthen the country’s electricity generation capacity. The reported attack has renewed concerns over the security of nuclear infrastructure during periods of military confrontation.

The UN nuclear watchdog reiterated its long-standing position that nuclear facilities should not become targets during armed conflicts due to the potential risks involved. It added that it will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates as more verified information becomes available.

The reported strike comes amid increasing tensions between the United States and Iran, with international observers closely watching developments that could affect regional stability. The IAEA’s findings are expected to play an important role in clarifying the circumstances surrounding the reported incident.