Russia’s state nuclear energy company has withdrawn nearly 100 personnel from Iran following military strikes by the United States and Israel on Saturday, according to company officials.
Rosatom, Russia’s nuclear corporation, confirmed through CEO Alexei Likhachev that 94 individuals were removed from the country, including all employees’ children, workers deemed non-critical, and any staff members who requested to leave.
Despite the evacuations, Russian workers continue to operate Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility, which remains staffed and functional.
“We are constantly monitoring the situation and assessing the risks. If necessary, additional measures will be taken in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure the safety of our employees,” Likhachev stated.
The CEO emphasized that nuclear installations “should not be targeted under any circumstances,” though he declined to elaborate on specific conditions at the Bushehr site.
The Bushehr facility represents Iran’s sole functioning nuclear power station and was constructed by Russian engineers. Russian technical staff maintain an ongoing presence at the location to support operations.
Saturday’s military actions by the U.S. and Israel targeted Iranian leadership, escalating tensions and creating a new flashpoint in the already volatile Middle East region.
