Bushehr:Moscow Russia's state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, has outlined plans to expand its workforce at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran, increasing the number from the current 180 employees to 300. This move is part of efforts to resume previously scheduled operations despite ongoing regional tensions.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev announced the expansion plan, stating that the headcount is currently growing, with 180 people already on-site. The corporation aims to reach 300 employees shortly, as it perceives no significant risks that could slow down its efforts.

The regional situation remains tense; however, Rosatom is determined to return to its target pace of work execution and achieve the planned employee numbers over the next year. Likhachev previously announced on October 28 that Rosatom's goal was to increase Russian personnel in Iran to 700. This comes after the company evacuated hundreds of its employees from Iran due to security concerns arising from US and Israeli actions against the country.

In November 2025, Likhachev revealed plans to construct two additional nuclear power units, each with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts, adjacent to Bushehr's first unit, with construction reportedly progressing well. Additionally, on September 24, 2025, Rosatom and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on building small nuclear power plants in Iran. This agreement was the result of a meeting in Moscow between Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, and Likhachev.

Furthermore, an implementation agreement valued at $25 billion was signed on September 26, 2025, for constructing four advanced third-generation nuclear power units in Sirik, Hormozgan Province. The agreement was signed between Iran Hormoz Company and a Rosatom project company.