Russia Evacuates 198 Workers from Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant After Strike
Russia began evacuating 198 workers from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant on Saturday, following a US-Israeli projectile strike near the facility, according to Russian state media TASS. This marks the third evacuation from the Russian-built plant, with about 100 Russian staff remaining. Iranian media reported one guard killed in the latest attack, though the plant itself was not damaged. Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated the evacuation started about 20 minutes after the strike, with buses heading to the Iranian-Armenian border. He warned that the risk of a nuclear incident is increasing due to such attacks. Russia informed the US and Israel about the evacuation. The foreign ministry condemned the attack as 'evil' and called for an immediate halt to hostilities targeting Iranian nuclear sites. For Nigerians, this escalation in the Middle East could disrupt global oil supply chains, potentially affecting fuel prices domestically. With Iran being a key OPEC member, any instability may lead to higher crude oil costs, impacting transportation and goods prices. Monitor official updates on fuel pricing from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and consider adjusting household budgets for possible increases in transportation and living costs.