Bushehr Drama: Normalcy Amidst Anxious Tensions

The Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, supervised by Russian authorities, remains stable amidst rising tensions. On Thursday, the Israeli military mistakenly reported an attack on the facility, later retracting its statement. Russian nuclear energy chief Alexei Likhachev assured that conditions at the plant are normal and under control.

Bushehr, Iran's sole nuclear facility, operates on Russian fuel, which Russia reclaims to mitigate proliferation threats. Alexei Likhachev noted the plant operates in a 'pre-mobilization mode,' indicating readiness for staff evacuation if needed. Continuous communication with Israeli leadership seeks to ensure that staff safety signals are acknowledged.

Russia, closely allied with Iran, has warned against U.S. military involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, noted for tensions over nuclear ambitions. Iran counters Israeli strikes intended to thwart weapon acquisition claims, maintaining denial of such goals.

(With inputs from agencies.)