UN nuclear chief warns of disaster if Israel attacks Iran’s Bushehr plant

The UN nuclear chief, in a statement released on June 20, 2025, warned that an Israeli attack on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant would result in a disaster of unprecedented scale. The Bushehr plant, located in southern Iran, is one of the country’s few operational nuclear facilities and has been a focal point of regional tensions. The warning was issued as Israel reportedly weighs potential military strikes against Iran’s nuclear capabilities in response to recent Iranian missile tests. The statement from the UN nuclear chief was reported by Al Jazeera, which cited unnamed sources within the UN system. No official confirmation of Israeli military plans has been released, but the warning underscores the potential for a major escalation in the region. The international community, including key nuclear powers, is now under pressure to de-escalate the situation and prevent a potential nuclear conflict.