The construction of two new units at Iran’s Bushehr NPP with the participation of Rosatom is on schedule, despite the Iranian-Israeli conflict, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali told RIA Novosti.
“All Russian specialists and Iranian contractors are busy working in Bushehr, full-capacity work is underway, there is no damage to the work process and cooperation on the Bushehr NPP. As you know, the first unit is currently in operation and generates electricity. Work on the second and third units, in accordance with the obligations of the parties, is proceeding according to schedule,” he said.
The construction of the Bushehr NPP in southern Iran began in 1975 with West German company, but stopped in 1979 after the start of the Islamic revolution. In 1992, Russia and Iran signed an agreement to continue the construction of the station using Russian VVER-1000 technology. In September 2011, the first power unit was connected to the network, its official transfer to Iran took place in September 2013.
Russia issued warnings during the 12-day conflict initiated by Israel’s attacks on Iran. With more than 600 personnel, including 250 permanent staff, stationed at the Bushehr facility, Moscow had reportedly sought assurances from Israel for their safety.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in June that agreements had been reached with Israel to ensure the safety of Russian workers building the new units at Bushehr. Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov also said that Israel promised that Russian specialists in Bushehr would not be under threat of attack.
See also: Iran’s nuclear development
