Rosatom Delays Staff Return to Iran's Nuclear Plant

Russia's state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, has delayed the return of its employees to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. Previously, Rosatom had evacuated 813 staff, leaving only 20 at the site. The decision was announced by Rosatom head Alexei Likhachev on Wednesday.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 27-05-2026 21:23 IST | Created: 27-05-2026 21:23 IST
Rosatom Delays Staff Return to Iran's Nuclear Plant
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Russia's state nuclear organization, Rosatom, has announced a delay in the redeployment of its personnel to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. This decision was confirmed by Rosatom's chief, Alexei Likhachev, on Wednesday.

The corporation had earlier evacuated 813 staff members from the plant, citing security or operational concerns, and retained only 20 essential workers on-site.

Details regarding the timeline for the staff's return or the reasons for the delay remain undisclosed by Rosatom officials at this time.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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