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Rosatom: Construction of New Nuclear Power Units in Iran Will Continue

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20 August 2026

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regulatory

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Energy Storage

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Iran

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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Rosatom confirmed it will continue nuclear power construction projects in Iran, including building new 1,000 MW units and small modular plants, signaling enduring Russia-Iran cooperation despite international sanctions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy Storage.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Russia's commitment to expand nuclear power in Iran reopens a technology market where sanctions deter many players. If you build nuclear components or offer related tech in the region, this expands your potential customer base despite global sanctions.

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