LBCI

Russia pulls more staff from Iran nuclear plant after reported strike

Middle East News

25-03-2026 | 10:23

Share

Share

Russia pulls more staff from Iran nuclear plant after reported strike

Russia has evacuated more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, the head of Russia's atomic energy agency said Wednesday, after a reported strike on the compound overnight.

"Today, at approximately 7:20 Moscow time (0420 GMT), 163 people left Bushehr for the Iranian-Armenian border," Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev was quoted as saying by the state RIA news agency. "Right now, about 300 remain," he added in comments to reporters, including AFP.

Russia partially constructed the plant on Iran's Persian Gulf coastline and its technicians help operate it.

AFP

World News

Middle East News

pulls

staff

nuclear

plant

after

reported

strike

Next

Iran demands recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz

Official: Iran reviewed US proposals and considers them excessive

Previous

Recommended For You

Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says

Middle East News

07:27

Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says

Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation

Middle East News

07:23

Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation

Mediator Pakistan to hold talks in Iran on US 'economic D-Day'

Middle East News

07:10

Mediator Pakistan to hold talks in Iran on US 'economic D-Day'

Iran warns of 'consequences' for countries joining US economic pressure

Middle East News

05:36

Iran warns of 'consequences' for countries joining US economic pressure

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Two Israeli soldiers killed in combat in southern Lebanon: Army

Middle East News

2026-03-08

Two Israeli soldiers killed in combat in southern Lebanon: Army

Energy prices surge as regional war drives up costs, deepens Lebanon’s economic strain

News Bulletin Reports

2026-03-30

Energy prices surge as regional war drives up costs, deepens Lebanon’s economic strain

Trump says he has agreed to suspend 'bombing and attack of Iran' for two weeks

2026-04-07

Trump says he has agreed to suspend 'bombing and attack of Iran' for two weeks

Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too

Middle East News

2026-06-10

Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too

Videos

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Israel intensifies south Lebanon campaign as Ali al-Taher emerges as key challenge

1

Israel intensifies south Lebanon campaign as Ali al-Taher emerges as key challenge

What’s inside the pink containers? The explosives mystery gripping south Lebanon

2

What’s inside the pink containers? The explosives mystery gripping south Lebanon

LBCI celebrates 41 years: From the generation that built its legacy to the one writing its next chapter

3

LBCI celebrates 41 years: From the generation that built its legacy to the one writing its next chapter

LBCI reviews Italian proposal for post-UNIFIL mission: Limited international presence, operational arm to support Lebanese Army and monitor ceasefire

4

LBCI reviews Italian proposal for post-UNIFIL mission: Limited international presence, operational arm to support Lebanese Army and monitor ceasefire

Iran says it discovered over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas

5

Iran says it discovered over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas

Iran president admits country facing 'many problems'

6

Iran president admits country facing 'many problems'

US Embassy in Beirut to close Tuesday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

7

US Embassy in Beirut to close Tuesday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

China vows to protect its rights as US readies Iran sanction

8

China vows to protect its rights as US readies Iran sanction

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More