The European Union also called on Iran to halt attacks in the region<\/a> and restore full freedom of navigation through the strait<\/a>, a crucial artery for global energy supplies.<\/p>\n After five weeks of conflict, Costa struck a cautiously hopeful note, arguing that “only a diplomatic solution” could address the root causes of the crisis.<\/p>\n Accept ‘Point of no return’ looming in Middle East war, says Red Cross<\/a><\/p>\n Nuclear safety concerns mount <\/p>\n Alarm over the conflict has also been heightened by warnings from the International Atomic Energy Agency<\/a>, which said strikes near Iran\u2019s Bushehr nuclear power plant pose a serious risk.<\/p>\n IAEA chief Rafael Grossi cautioned that attacks close to the facility could trigger a “severe radiological accident” with consequences far beyond Iran\u2019s borders. One strike reportedly landed just 75 metres from the plant\u2019s perimeter, underlining how narrow the margin for error has become.<\/p>\n While the agency confirmed the plant itself had not been damaged as of Sunday, the proximity of repeated strikes has raised concern. Iran\u2019s Atomic Energy Organization<\/a> says four incidents have occurred near the site since fighting began on 28 February, with the most recent killing a security guard and damaging a support building.<\/p>\n A view of a capsized ship following airstrikes at Bushehr naval base in southern Iran along the Gulf on 7 March 2026. AFP – – <\/p>\n IAEA finds no evidence of hits on Iran nuclear facilities, urges restraint<\/a><\/p>\n Escalation on multiple fronts <\/p>\n Meanwhile, in northern Israel<\/a>, the military confirmed that four people killed in a missile strike in Haifa were members of the same family. Rescue teams worked for 18 hours to recover the bodies from deep beneath the rubble, with officials noting that an unexploded warhead had complicated efforts and posed ongoing danger.<\/p>\n Israel also said it had killed Asghar Bakeri, a senior figure in Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guard linked to its overseas Quds Force operations<\/a>. According to military officials, he had been involved in planning attacks against Israeli and US targets across the region.<\/p>\n France warns Israel over humanitarian consequences of Lebanon ground operation<\/a><\/p>\n
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