Zee News · July 20, 2026
Iran claims US struck under-construction nuclear plant as conflict escalates
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it was examining reports of an overnight strike on the construction site of the Darkhovin nuclear power plant in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province.
Truth Score
35/100
Unverified
Why this score
While multiple trusted sources confirm that the US has launched a series of airstrikes against Iran, none of the provided wire services report a strike on the Darkhovin nuclear power plant. The claim remains uncorroborated by any of the established news agencies in the provided baseline.
Red Flags
- single source
- unverified claim regarding sensitive military targets
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No corroborating trusted sources found.
Original report: Zee News