The day after his warnings that a possible Israeli attack on the Iranian nuclear power plant in Busher may cause a “Chernobyl nuclear disaster”, Russia’s nuclear power company head, Alexei Likazev.

Rosatom’s chief said today that “Russian experts are still working at the Busher Power Station” and that the situation there is “normal and under control”.

Busher is the only nuclear power plant operating in Iran and is manufactured by Russia. It is used Russian nuclear fuel. Russia takes back exhausted fuel to limit the risk of nuclear dispersion.

Asked today about the situation in Busher, Licacev told reporters: “So far the situation is completely under control, everything is normal. The night passed to the usual anxiety but manageable atmosphere. “

The leader of Rosatom also added: “We continue to work in a state of pre-mobilization” and noted that he hoped Russia’s warnings to Israel would not attack the station were “received” by the Israeli leadership.

The comment on “pre-mobilization” shows the possibility of removal of staff in the event of emergency.

Yesterday, an Israeli military spokesman said Israel hit Busher, but shortly afterwards another official called the announcement and said he was unable to “neither confirm nor deny” that his nuclear station was in the coast.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said this week that Russia has up to 600 staff members in Busher, including 250 permanent workers and others with temporary assignment. He also stated that Israel is committed to Russia for their safety.

Russia, which maintains close ties with Iran, has also strongly warned against a US military intervention on Israel’s side.