politics
March 4, 2026
IN BRIEF: Rosatom Chief’s statements on situation around Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant
Work at the Bushehr NPP construction site has been completely suspended
TL;DR
- Work at the Bushehr NPP construction site is completely suspended.
- Over 600 Russian employees remain at the Bushehr NPP, with plans to evacuate the remaining 150-200 when the military situation allows.
- Contact with Iran's nuclear leadership has been lost.
- Rosatom believes strikes have occurred at Fordow, Natanz, and a nuclear complex in Tehran, but the extent of damage is unknown.
- A strike on the Bushehr NPP, containing 70 tons of fuel and 210 tons of spent fuel, would cause a regional disaster.
- Rosatom has asked President Putin to address the unacceptability of risks and strikes on nuclear facilities with international leaders.
- Construction of new units at Bushehr NPP remains a priority for Rosatom.
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