Air defence systems activated near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, reports Mehr

The activation of air defense systems near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant signals rising tensions in the region, potentially raising concerns over the security of Iran's nuclear facilities.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Jul 2026, 20:47 UTCOn the live feed at 20:27 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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