A projectile struck near the Bushehr nuclear power plant but no damage reported, Tasnim reports

This incident near the Bushehr nuclear power plant raises concerns about regional stability, but reports of no damage suggest a limited immediate impact.

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A projectile struck near the Bushehr nuclear power plant but no damage reported, Tasnim reports

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