The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is Iran's first nuclear power facility, located in the southern part of the country near the Persian Gulf. It was built with the assistance of Russia and began operations in 2011. The plant is designed to generate electricity using nuclear fission, which involves splitting atoms to release energy. The facility has a capacity of about 1,000 megawatts, providing a significant portion of Iran's electricity needs. The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is part of Iran's broader strategy to diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, while also facing international scrutiny regarding its nuclear program.