Russia Says Israel, US Pledge Staff Safety at Iran Nuclear Plant

The reactor building at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Bushehr, Iran, in a handout image supplied by the Iran International Photo Agency. Photographer: Iran International Photo Agency/Getty Images

President Vladimir Putin said Russia sought and received assurances from Israel and the US that they’d ensure the safety of Russian staff working at Iran’s nuclear power plant at Bushehr.

Russia is concerned about the situation around Iran’s nuclear facilities amid the conflict with Israel, Putin told a plenary session on Friday at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. It has always supported Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear development, he said.

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Russia built the plant at Bushehr and took part in international negotiations that led to a landmark 2015 accord restricting the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program in return for an easing of sanctions. US President Donald Trump pulled out of the deal in his first term.

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