Iran to build new nuclear research reactor in Isfahan

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said that the construction operation of the Isfahan Research Reactor would start in the coming weeks, Report informs referring to the Mehr News Agency.

It is planned on the research reactors and the reactor that can carry out fuel tests for other reactors. With the studies made in this regard, construction operation of the research reactor in Isfahan Nuclear Facility will begin in the very near future, Eslami said.

During these years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has fully cooperated with IAEA inspectors in a way that all Iran's nuclear activities are running under the strict supervision of experts of the UN Nuclear Watchdog and there are not any hidden activities on the side of the country in this regard, he stated.

Therefore, these false accusations against Iran that it is developing nuclear activities for non-peaceful purposes are futile, Eslami continued.

He went on to say that IAEA’s inspectors are still monitoring all nuclear activities in the country and have thorough supervision on ‘safeguards.’

Elsewhere in his remarks, the AEOI chief pointed out that Iran is developing its nuclear programs with the aim of increasing the capacity of power plants for generating electricity as well as producing stable nuclear electricity equal to 1,000MW.

To do this, Iran will take advantage of the high capabilities and potential of domestic and foreign companies in generating 1,000-megawatt electricity in the country, he said, adding that, fortunately, there are competent companies in the country that can support the plan for generating 10,000 MW electricity, so that AEOI will welcome any company which is ready to take part in a comprehensive program of the organization in the related field.”