16:29 - 19.03.2026

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March 19, Fineko/abc.az. Amid rising tensions around the Bushehr nuclear power plant, Rosatom has no plans to shut down the plant, but is preparing for large-scale evacuation of employees.

ABC.AZ informs that some of the staff has already been removed, nearly 480 people remain at the facility, with only minimal staff after the evacuation.

The plant continues to operate, as it provides significant part of Iran's energy supply. At the same time, the company warns that possible impact on the facility could lead to severe radiation consequences.