Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Russia Ready to Evacuate Staff from Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant
Russia is prepared to evacuate its workers from a nuclear power plant in Iran called Bushehr if there's a threat.
This plant is important because it's Iran's only operating nuclear power plant, and Russia built it.
The head of Russia's nuclear corporation said they hope the plant stays safe, but they're ready to move their people if needed.
The U.S. has threatened Iran, and Russia is worried about a possible attack.
Iran says it's not making nuclear weapons, and Russia supports Iran's right to use nuclear energy peacefully.
Russia is prepared to evacuate its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant if necessary.
The plant is Iran's only operating nuclear power plant, built by Russia.
Hundreds of Russians are currently working at the facility.
A U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities in June 2023 did not target Bushehr.
Russia hopes for the inviolability of the Bushehr territory but is ready for evacuation if needed.
- Who
- Russia, Iran, U.S.
- What
- Potential evacuation of Russian staff from Bushehr nuclear plant
- When
- Not specified, but mentioned in the context of recent U.S. threats
- Where
- Bushehr, Iran
- Why
- Due to potential U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities
- Location
- Bushehr, Iran
- Facility
- Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant
- Russian Staff
- Hundreds
- Evacuation Plan
- In cooperation with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defence
- U.S. Strike
- June 2023, did not target Bushehr
- Iran's Stance
- Denies seeking nuclear weapons
- Russia's Stance
- Supports Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy