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Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant

The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, located in Iran, is a facility that generates electricity using nuclear energy. It operates by splitting atoms of uranium in a process called nuclear fission, which releases a large amount of heat. This heat is used to produce steam that drives turbines, generating electricity for homes and industries. The plant helps Iran diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. It is one of the few operational nuclear reactors in the Middle East and is built safely with various monitoring systems, although it also raises concerns related to nuclear proliferation and regional security.