Nuclear Energy

Parl. speaker:

Iran nuclear progresses a support to secure economic benefits

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that nuclear progresses gained by the Islamic Republic of Iran in international arenas is a strong support for securing its economic benefits.

Iranian nuclear official:

"Building nuclear power plants a necessity in Iran"

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – A senior Iranian nuclear official has stressed the need for developing peaceful nuclear program in Iran, adding that the nuclear industry can creat a lot of income for the country.

Iran will not retreat from 'nuclear rights': Raeisi

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not retreat one single step from the Iranian people's rights in the nuclear negotiations.

Iran's nuclear technology 'irreversible': Raeisi

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Stressing Iran's right to use peaceful nuclear energy, President Raeisi said that Iran's nuclear technology is 'irreversible' and research in the field will not be tied with other's requests.

Iran to unveil nine new nuclear achievements next week: AEOI

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that the country will unveil nine new nuclear achievements on April 9 concurrent with the anniversary of National Day of Nuclear Technology.

AEOI plans to build fully homegrown power plant in S Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami announced that the organization has planned to build an entirely Iranian built power plant in Khuzestan province.

Govt. spox:

Comprehensive doc on boosting nuclear industry to be unveiled

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Iranian government spokesman said that a comprehensive strategic document for the development of nuclear industry of the country will be unveiled concurrent with the National Day of Nuclear technology.

UK may build seven nuclear plants by 2050: minister

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Britain could build up to seven new nuclear power plants by 2050 a senior minister said on Sunday, local media have reported.

Iran to unveil achievements on Natl. Nuclear Technology Day

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that Iran will unveil achievements in various fields of health, agriculture, radiation of products on National Nuclear Technology Day on April 09.

Iran rejects Arab League Council's accusations as "shameless"

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman dismissed the recent statement of the Arab League meeting as shameless,adding that Iran will continue to develop its nuclear industry.

Parl. obliges gov. to prepare roadmap for nuclear industry

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that the lawmakers at the Iranian parliament have The government is obliged to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for the development of the country's nuclear industry for the next 20 years.

Incident reported in an unfinished nuclear plant in Turkey

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Turkish local media reported an incident at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, which is still under construction in Mersin in southern Turkey.

Iran ready for nuclear cooperation with Islamic countries

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi has expressed Iran's readiness to cooperate Islamic countries in the field of nuclear industry.

FM Amir-Abdollahian visits Iran’s Nuclear Industry Exhibition

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian paid a visit to the Nuclear Industry Exhibition of Iran on Wed. and was briefed on the latest achievements of nuclear industry of the country.

Constructing Arak IR20 reactor to begin next year: Lawmaker

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Spokesman for Iran’s Parliament Energy Commission said that construction operation of Arak IR20 reactor will commence next year (to start March 21, 2022), quoting Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Chief as saying.

Iran, Russia discuss development of peaceful nuclear coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami and the Head of Rosatom Alexey Likhachev stressed the need to strengthen and develop peaceful nuclear cooperation between Iran and Russia.

US journalist claims Iran not let IAEA to Karaj nuclear site

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – A US journalist claimed Sun. that Iran has prevented International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s inspectors from entering a new nuclear facility in Karaj near Tehran.

Iran opens 1st specialized nuclear industry innovation center

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The First Specialized Nuclear Industry Innovation Center was inaugurated in Tehran on Monday in the presence of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Chief and Vice-President for Science and Technology.

AEOI to hold 4th webinar on “Radiation Protection”

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) will hold the Fourth Scientific-Promotional webinar, special of students and teachers, on "Radiation Protection" on Monday July 19.

Bushehr nuclear power plant temporarily shut down: AEOI

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said in a statement that Bushehr nuclear power plant has been temporarily shut down due to a technical problem.

Iraq plans nuclear power plants to tackle power shortage

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iraqi officials have said that the country seeks to build eight nuclear reactors to tackle a crippling power shortage in the oil-rich economy.

Lawmaker calls for planning to generate nuclear electricity

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Chairman of Iranian Parliament Energy Commission said that the country must make necessary planning for producing nuclear electricity, because, nuclear power is a reliable and safe method pf generating electricity.

S Korean students shave heads in Fukushima protest

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – South Korean students cut hair in front of the Japanese Embassy in South Korea to protest Japan’s decision to pollute water into the sea.

China summons Japan envoy to protest Fukushima water release

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Japanese ambassador in Beijing on Thursday to express opposition to Japan's intention to release wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Foreign media hype on cause of incident in Natanz 'dismissed'

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Turning to the incident that happened today in Natanz enrichment facility, supervisor of Technical Department of the site said that what has been released by foreign media outlets on the cause of incident lacks any real basis.

Iran’s Army cmdr. congrats National Nuclear Technology Day

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army in a message on Sat. congratulated the Chief of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar Salehi on the National Nuclear Technology Day.

MP stresses on defending Iran's Nuclear Rights

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – An Iranian Parliament member said as Nuclear energy belongs to both current and future generations, the country must fully defend its nuclear rights so as not to deprive its people of their certain rights.

Iran not to give up its nuclear rights in face of adversaries

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council said that we will not retreat from its stance on nuclear rights in the face of the US and Israeli regime’s adverse policies.