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May 10, 2026
Rosatom says Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant remains calm despite reported truce violations
Rosatom says the situation around Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant in Bushehr remains stable despite reported truce violations in the Strait of Hormuz
TL;DR
- Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant is operating normally, with Unit 1 running at full capacity.
- Rosatom personnel have not observed any attacks near the plant, describing the situation as 'generally calm'.
- The plant's status remains stable despite reported US-Iran military exchanges and ceasefire violations near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Rosatom previously reduced its on-site workforce to 20 specialists after incidents near the plant, including a projectile strike that killed a security guard.
- Work is gradually resuming on under-construction Units 2 and 3, with Iranian contractors returning.
- Rosatom is prepared to redeploy its full workforce once personnel safety is assured.