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Kuwaiti authorities warned residents about possible radiation exposure on Wednesday as concerns grew over risks linked to ongoing attacks on Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.
In a video message shared by the National Guard, officials outlined basic precautions in case of an emergency, adding that the closest nuclear reactor is more than 240 kilometers (149 miles) away, which would greatly limit the impact of any potential leak.
Residents are advised to stay indoors, avoid going outside, and keep doors and windows tightly shut to reduce exposure.
The warnings come after two separate U.S.-Israeli attacks were reported near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant within the past week.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that a projectile struck the facility on Tuesday, with Iran reporting no damage to the plant or injuries to staff.
This followed an earlier incident on March 17, when another projectile hit near the site during ongoing military operations in Iran. That strike also caused no reported damage or casualties but was described as dangerously close to sensitive nuclear infrastructure.
The IAEA warned that even near-misses could carry serious risks and called for restraint to avoid potential nuclear safety incidents.
Separately, Russia’s state nuclear agency Rosatom said the situation at the plant was moving in a negative direction and confirmed preparations for a third phase of personnel evacuation.
Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said additional evacuation groups were being organized, while the number of specialists on site would be reduced to a minimum until conditions stabilize.
"Yesterday, we decided to prepare the third phase of personnel evacuation. Two more groups will be evacuated soon. Until the situation returns to normal, we are temporarily reducing the number of experts at the site to the minimum," he said.
He added that no casualties were reported in the latest incident but warned that "the situation at the plant is developing according to a negative scenario."
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