US missile falls near Bushehr nuclear plant amid renewed strikes

Explosions were reported near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Thursday, with an Iranian news agency confirming a U.S. missile landed in the vicinity. An Iranian official stated that a U.S. attack targeted the plant's perimeter.

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during the ceasefire, the United States targeted five Iranian provinces

This incident occurred amidst renewed airstrikes between the U.S. and Iran, which resulted in casualties. The Iranian Ministry of Health reported at least 14 people killed in American airstrikes across the country on Wednesday and Thursday. These events preceded the final funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it had hit 90 positions in Iran, targeting air defense systems, missile and drone storage sites, and other assets. In retaliation, Iran's military stated it struck "key infrastructure and facilities" at U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

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hit 90 positions in Iran, targeting air defense systems, missile and drone storage sites, and other assets

The Bushehr nuclear power plant, described as the first of its kind in the Middle East, is located southeast of Bushehr city along the Persian Gulf. The facility spans approximately 2.5 square kilometers and includes the reactor building and supporting structures.

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key infrastructure and facilities