On March 17, 2026, Rosatom, the Russian state corporation responsible for nuclear energy, condemned a strike that took place on the territory adjacent to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. The head of Rosatom, Aleksei Likhachev, stated, "We categorically condemn what has occurred and call on all sides in the conflict to use every effort to de-escalate the situation around the Bushehr nuclear power plant."

The strike reportedly impacted the area near the building of the metrological service, situated very close to the operating power unit of the facility. However, Rosatom confirmed that radiation levels remained normal and that there were no reported injuries among the staff at the plant.

The Iranian Atomic Energy Organisation also confirmed that a projectile hit the area near the Bushehr nuclear plant, signaling the heightened tensions surrounding the site, which has a complex construction history—begun by a German company in the 1970s and later completed by Russia.

This incident comes at a time of increasing instability in the region, raising international concerns about the safety of nuclear facilities in conflict zones. Rosatom’s call for de-escalation emphasizes the need for dialogue and diplomatic solutions to prevent any potential nuclear incidents.