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Russia evacuates 163 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, 300 remain

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Posted on March 25, 2026

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MOSCOW, March 25 (Reuters) - Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom evacuated a further 163 of its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Wednesday, the state-run RIA news agency

Russia Evacuates Additional Staff from Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant

Rosatom Staff Withdrawal Amid Ongoing Tensions

Latest Evacuation Details

MOSCOW, March 25 (Reuters) - Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom evacuated a further 163 of its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Wednesday, the state-run RIA news agency reported.

Current Staffing Situation

It cited Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev as saying about 300 of the company's staff remained at Bushehr, but more would be leaving.

Background: Russia’s Involvement at Bushehr

Russia built the existing nuclear plant at Bushehr and Rosatom is constructing additional units there, although it has suspended building work since the United States and Israel launched a war with Iran last month.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Marina BobrovaWriting by Maxim RodionovEditing by Mark Trevelyan)

Key Takeaways

  • Rosatom continues phased evacuations; about 300 personnel remain at Bushehr as of March 25, 2026.
  • Construction of new units at Bushehr remains suspended following U.S.-Israeli strikes, though Russia says it remains committed long-term.
  • The Bushehr plant, Russia-built and running since 2011, is considered sensitive amid warnings that any attack could provoke a Chernobyl-style disaster.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Russian staff remain at Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant?
About 300 Russian staff remain at the Bushehr nuclear plant after the latest evacuation.
Why is Russia evacuating staff from the Bushehr nuclear plant?
Russia is evacuating staff due to security concerns related to ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
What is the current status of construction at Bushehr?
Rosatom has suspended building work on new units at Bushehr since the outbreak of conflict last month.
Who reported the evacuation of Rosatom staff from Bushehr?
The evacuation was reported by Russia's state-run RIA news agency, citing Rosatom's chief.
What is Rosatom's role at the Bushehr nuclear power plant?
Rosatom built the existing plant and is constructing additional units at Bushehr.

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