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escalatory·5d ago·Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Projectile Strikes Bushehr Nuclear Plant Grounds
escalatory·88% confidence
Summary
Russia and Iran confirmed a projectile hit the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. IAEA Director General Grossi warned this risks crossing the 'reddest line' of nuclear safety. No radiation increase detected so far.
Risk Impacts (2)
Physical strike on nuclear plant grounds demonstrates proximity of worst-case scenario
Current probability:25%Moderate
Nuclear contamination of Gulf water would disable desalination across 4+ countries
Current probability:60%High