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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
VIENNA, June 21 (Xinhua) — The Bushehr nuclear power plant is the Iranian nuclear facility where the consequences of an attack could be most serious, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi warned at a UN Security Council meeting on Friday.
Speaking via video link, he said countries in the region had contacted him in the past few hours to express their deep concern.
R. Grossi emphasized that a direct hit on the nuclear power plant could lead to a significant release of radioactive substances into the environment. The Bushehr power plant is an operating facility that stores thousands of kilograms of nuclear materials. A strike that disables the only two power lines could lead to a meltdown of the reactor core and a large release of radioactive substances, he explained.
The IAEA chief warned that worst-case scenarios could require protective measures such as evacuation, sheltering or the use of stable iodine, with the impact radius reaching hundreds of kilometers. Radiation monitoring and food restrictions could be needed over large areas.
R. Grossi also expressed concern about the Tehran nuclear research reactor, saying that any attack on the facility could have serious consequences for the city and its population, requiring urgent protective measures.
He promised to continue to provide timely public information on the status of Iran’s nuclear facilities and potential health and environmental risks. –0–