Russia raises alarm over conflict's impact on Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran - Reuters
Russia raises alarm over conflict's impact on Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran Reuters
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"There is certainly a threat to the plant."
— Likhachev , Executive
"There is a real threat to the station. Explosions are being heard just a few kilometers away from the site."
— Alexey Likhachev , Executive
"We would have no interest and frankly no incentive to target civilian infrastructure."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"We regret the loss of life of any civilian. And we pray for the people of Iran."
— Danny Danon , Politician
""If these plants are damaged during conflict, radioactive materials could leak into the Gulf’s waters.""
— Alexander Uvarov , Academic
""While there is currently no information indicating targeted attacks on the Tehran reactor, accidental damage during military operations cannot be ruled out.""
— Alexander Uvarov , Academic
Key People
A nuclear industry expert and director of the AtomInfo-Center.
He is the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom.
Alexey Likhachev is the Director General of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom.
He is a cleric in Iran.
Danny Danon is Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations.
Esmail Baghaei is a spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry.
He is the Judiciary Chief of Iran.
Likhachev is the head of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxPUXdYVEQ0eFlQLUE5VTJDOWRVR2JjTlVJNjQ4cXh2Wk1Sb1p6ekg4MUVBN2VMOTl3ajYyVGhJZV9QZVU4UmNXaExxamswQTVHSW5EcTZVbm04UkFMaFY5ZkRTa05jOEhhX1NCZlVZTEpaVmFuWVRLZ2t2SzZQWi1VWm9hanVDdUN5Tzd6djE4ZS0tLXlBRVZpaVZFY2lkemZiRnhaSUJlWVN3NVhlNjIw?oc=5" target="_blank">Russia raises alarm over conflict's impact on Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom has expressed concern over the safety of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant amid escalating regional conflicts, noting explosions heard nearby and evacuations of personnel.
Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, highlighted the direct threat to Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant due to ongoing regional military operations, with explosions occurring nearby and plans for further evacuations.
Rosatom announced the suspension of operations at Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant due to ongoing U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in the vicinity, with over 600 Russian personnel remaining at the facility.
Rosatom has halted operations at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, with over 600 personnel being evacuated, following U.S. and Israeli strikes in the area.
Nuclear industry expert Alexander Uvarov warned that damage to the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran and the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE during hostilities could lead to catastrophic consequences, including radiation contamination of the Persian Gulf.
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