JUST IN: Russia Demands US and Israel Stop “Reckless Attacks” on Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and Other Iranian Civilian Energy Facilities

Moscow Warns of Rising Nuclear Risks and “Catastrophe” as Strikes Near Russian-Built Reactor Escalate Tensions in the US-Iran Conflict

By Reflecto News Staff
April 6, 2026

Russia has strongly condemned reported US-Israeli strikes near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, calling on Washington and Tel Aviv to immediately halt “unlawful and reckless” attacks on Iranian nuclear and civilian energy infrastructure.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described the actions as an “evil deed” and “indelible stain” on the international reputation of those responsible, warning that continued strikes risk pushing the situation at Bushehr toward a “dangerous threshold” and potential nuclear incident.

Russia’s Strong Rebuke

In a detailed statement on April 4–5, 2026, Zakharova expressed “mounting alarm” over renewed missile strikes on or near the Bushehr facility. She noted reports of damage, including the death of an Iranian security employee, and stressed that the plant — which Russia helped build and operates with Russian specialists from Rosatom — falls under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and IAEA safeguards.

“The worst can still be avoided, but for this to happen, strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, including the Bushehr nuclear power plant, must cease immediately,” Zakharova said. Rosatom’s leadership has also highlighted rising nuclear risks, with some Russian personnel reportedly being evacuated or placed on heightened alert.

Russia has repeatedly condemned similar incidents in recent weeks, describing the attacks as irresponsible and a threat to regional and global security.

Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant: A Sensitive Target

Bushehr, located on the Persian Gulf coast, is Iran’s only operational nuclear power plant. Built with Russian assistance, it features a Russian-designed VVER reactor and houses Russian technical staff. Strikes in its vicinity raise fears of radiation leaks, damage to safety systems, or escalation into a broader nuclear crisis — concerns echoed by the IAEA, which has called for restraint.

Previous reported incidents near the plant (including in March 2026) involved projectiles landing close to operational areas, though no major radiation release has been confirmed so far.

Link to the Broader Crisis

The Russian warning comes as the US-Iran standoff intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz, which remains restricted by Iran. President Donald Trump has set a Tuesday, April 7, 8:00 PM ET deadline for Iran to reopen the strait or face US strikes on power plants and bridges. Iran has vowed retaliation against American or affiliated targets, including threats to disrupt the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Attacks on energy infrastructure, including civilian nuclear sites, add a dangerous new layer to the conflict, potentially complicating diplomatic efforts and raising humanitarian and environmental risks.

Global Reactions and Implications

• Nuclear Safety: Any damage to Bushehr could have severe consequences for the Gulf region, affecting populations in Iran, neighboring Gulf states, and beyond.
• Energy Markets: With Hormuz already disrupted (~20% of global oil trade), further instability around Iranian energy facilities could drive oil prices even higher, with some forecasts warning of surges above $150 per barrel.
• Russia’s Role: As a close partner of Iran and operator of Bushehr, Moscow has both strategic and commercial interests at stake. Its strong statements signal opposition to escalation while protecting its personnel and investments.

What Lies Ahead

As Trump’s deadline approaches, the risk of direct strikes on Iranian infrastructure — nuclear or otherwise — grows. Russia’s call for an immediate cessation of attacks on civilian energy facilities underscores international concerns about uncontrolled escalation.

Diplomatic channels remain active, but public rhetoric from all sides remains defiant. A miscalculation near sensitive sites like Bushehr could transform the current conflict into a far more dangerous regional or even global crisis.

Reflecto News will continue monitoring developments, including any responses from the US, Israel, or Iran, updates on the situation at Bushehr, and activity in the Strait of Hormuz.

This story is developing.

Sources include statements from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Rosatom, Xinhua, Reuters, Anadolu Agency, The Moscow Times, and other international reports.