Iran and Russia have solidified a landmark $25 billion agreement to construct four third-generation nuclear power units in Iran's southern Hormozgan province, signaling a major stride in bilateral energy cooperation. The deal, signed at the 2025 World Atomic Week in Moscow, aims to bolster Iran's energy infrastructure while deepening technological ties between the two nations.
Each of the four units, to be built in the Sirik region, is projected to generate 1,255 megawatts of electricity, totaling approximately 5,020 megawatts upon completion. The agreement was finalized by Iran Hormoz Company—a subsidiary of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI)—and Russia's Rosatom Project Company, with Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali overseeing the signing ceremony.
The project, spanning 500 hectares, represents one of Iran's most ambitious nuclear energy initiatives to date. Site selection studies have concluded, with engineering assessments and environmental reviews already underway. AEOI chief Mohammad Eslami led an Iranian delegation to Moscow this week to coordinate implementation details and participate in global atomic energy discussions.
Analysts suggest the partnership could reshape energy dynamics in West Asia, providing Iran with advanced nuclear technology while reinforcing Russia's role as a key player in international energy infrastructure projects. The development comes as multiple Asian nations accelerate transitions to low-carbon energy solutions amid growing climate concerns.
