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Rosatom Says Situation at Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant Keeps Deteriorating
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 28, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 28, 2026
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Rosatom warns the situation at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is worsening after a nearby strike. The IAEA confirms no damage or radiation release; Russia has evacuated hundreds of staff, with more departures planned amid growing threats.
Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant Faces Deteriorating Situation After Recent Attacks
Escalating Threats and International Response
Current Situation at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant
MOSCOW, March 28 - The situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant continues to deteriorate and attacks pose a direct threat to nuclear safety, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom said on Saturday after another strike near the facility.
The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Friday that Iran had informed it of another strike in the vicinity of Bushehr, the third such incident in 10 days, with no damage to the operating reactor and no release of radiation reported.
International Reactions
Russian Foreign Ministry's Condemnation
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Saturday called for "unequivocal and firm condemnation" of the attack near Bushehr.
Statement from Russian Officials
"We hope that, by receiving timely and objective information directly from the Iranian authorities about what is happening on the ground, the Director General of the IAEA will be able to convey a simple message to the aggressors immediately and unequivocally: ‘It is time for you to stop!'," its spokesperson Maria Zakharova said in a statement.
Evacuation of Russian Personnel
Rosatom head Alexei Likhachev also said that 163 more of its staff from Bushehr had returned to Russia after an evacuation, and that two more groups would be evacuated in the coming days.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Anastasia Lyrchikova; Writing by Ksenia Orlova; Editing by Jan Harvey)
Key Takeaways
- •Rosatom head Alexei Likhachev emphasizes escalated risk to nuclear safety following a third nearby strike in 10 days, urging condemnation and de‑escalation. (apnews.com)
- •The IAEA reports no damage to the operating reactor and no radiation release, but continues monitoring and has been informed of the latest strike. (apnews.com)
- •Evacuations: approximately 150 Russian staff and families have left in recent stages; around 450–480 Russian personnel remain onsite; further evacuations are planned per Rosatom. (iranintl.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rosatom says situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant keeps deteriorating
1What has Rosatom reported about the situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant?
Rosatom stated that the situation at the Bushehr nuclear power plant is deteriorating and ongoing attacks pose a direct threat to nuclear safety.
2How many strikes have occurred near Bushehr nuclear power plant recently?
There have been three strikes near the Bushehr facility in the past 10 days, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
3Was the operating reactor at Bushehr damaged in the recent attacks?
No, there has been no reported damage to the operating reactor and no release of radiation after the strikes.
4What actions has Rosatom taken for its staff at Bushehr?
Rosatom has evacuated 163 staff members from Bushehr to Russia and plans further evacuations in the coming days.
5How has the Russian Foreign Ministry responded to the attacks near Bushehr?
The Russian Foreign Ministry called for unequivocal and firm condemnation of the attacks near the Bushehr nuclear facility.
