On 04 April 2026, Iran Nuclear Regulatory Authority was informed by the operator of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP-1) that on 4 April at approximately 08:30 Iran Standard Time (IRST), a projectile struck near the premises of the power plant (very close to the BNPP-1 fence) due to the aerial and missile attacks by the Israel regime and the United States of America. A building on-site has been affected by shockwaves and fragments of projectile .Also one of the BNPP-1 physical protection personnel martyred by a fragment of projectiles. The Bushehr NPP is in operating condition with a large amount of nuclear material and damage to the facility could result in a nuclear disaster. It should be emphasized that such thoughtless actions contravene CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS, The IAEA’s Statute and also the principles of international law. No military action should put at risk safety of NPPs and their operating staff, who must be able to carry out their vital work in safe conditions.
The Pacific News Bulletin (since September 1986) and its predecessor Pacific Bulletin was published for the Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific (NFIP) Movement by the Pacific Concerns Resource Centre (PCRC), first based in Petersham (Australia) and later at Suva on the Fiji Islands. The NFIP movement grew out of the first regional Nuclear Free Pacific […]
On 29 June 2026, the Urenco Group issued a statement announcing that the UK Government formally requested the company to support its effort "to re-establish a nuclear fuel cycle for reactor fuel for defence purposes." The UK Government announced its intent to re-establish this program in November 2024. This announcement is part of a broader […]
The Netherlands has agreed to allow Urenco to be used for the British military nuclear program. This clears the way for uranium enriched by Urenco to be used in nuclear weapons. With his decision, Foreign Minister Berendsen (CDA Christen Democrats) is departing from the principle that civilian and military nuclear applications must remain strictly separate. […]
Behnam Raeesian is an internationally recognized visual artist and poster designer from Iran, known for bold political and cultural works. Through exhibitions, workshops, jury roles, and collaborations with cultural institutions worldwide, he has built a strong voice in contemporary political graphic design. His projects confront complex issues such as nuclear risk and technological impact, transforming […]
Everywhere you look, the nuclear industry’s hype machine is in overdrive. Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and the UK government all tout small modular reactors as the silver bullet for climate change and energy security. Tech billionaires are hiring nuclear veterans. Wall Street is whispering about “round-the-clock power” for artificial intelligence data centers. For those old enough […]
