Russia Says Attack on Iran Bushehr Plant Could Trigger Nuclear Disaster
Rosatom chief confirms readiness to evacuate Russian personnel from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. Alexei Likhachev warns attack on facility could trigger nuclear catastrophe as diplomatic efforts collapse.
Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, has confirmed it is ready to evacuate its personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant “if necessary,” amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.
Alexei Likhachev, head of Rosatom, made the statement today, as reported by Russian news agency TASS, emphasizing preparedness while noting ongoing cooperation at the site.
The Bushehr plant, Iran’s only operational nuclear power facility, was built with Russian assistance and remains under joint management, with Russian specialists involved in its operations and the construction of additional units.
Likhachev also warned that any attack on the plant could trigger a nuclear catastrophe, highlighting the risks amid U.S. military buildup in the region.
This announcement comes as diplomatic efforts to de-escalate U.S.-Iran tensions falter.