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Work begins on new Iranian research reactor

Work begins on new Iranian research reactor

Concrete pouring for a 10 MW research reactor has begun at Isfahan, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran has announced. The organisation has also declared operational a new emergency control room simulator for unit 1 at the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

New Nuclear 19 February 2024


Iran announces start of work at new plant site

Iran announces start of work at new plant site

The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran has announced the start of work at a site in Hormozgan province that it says will be home to four new nuclear reactors.

New Nuclear 02 February 2024


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Iran withdraws further IAEA inspector designations

Iran withdraws further IAEA inspector designations

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has called for the Iranian government to reconsider the decision which affects the planning and conducting of nuclear safeguards verification activities.
 

Regulation & Safety 18 September 2023


Iran unveils home-grown reactor simulator

Iran unveils home-grown reactor simulator

Iran's nuclear professionals are now able to train using a fully Iranian-designed and built reactor simulator.

Regulation & Safety 06 September 2023


Iran breaks ground for new uranium mine

Iran breaks ground for new uranium mine

A ceremony to mark the start of construction of a new uranium mining complex was held at Jang-e Sar in north-western Iran.

Uranium & Fuel 15 August 2023


AEOI head outlines Iranian nuclear energy targets

AEOI head outlines Iranian nuclear energy targets

Atomic Energy Organization of Iran head Mohammad Eslami said the country is looking to increase its nuclear power generation capacity to 20 GWe. The country's first nuclear power plant, Bushehr, has now generated more than 60 billion kilowatt-hours, he told a parliamentary council.
 

New Nuclear 07 August 2023


Iran, IAEA in monitoring breakthrough

Iran, IAEA in monitoring breakthrough

Iran has agreed to enhanced cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency as it carries out its verification and monitoring activities, including the reinstallation of monitoring cameras, following a visit by IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi to the Islamic Republic.

Regulation & Safety 06 March 2023


Iran announces start-up of uranium mine

Iran announces start-up of uranium mine

Work has begun at the Narigan Mining and Industrial Complex in Yazd province, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) has announced. AEOI describes it as the country's largest uranium-molybdenum mine.

Uranium & Fuel 07 February 2023


Four nations call on Iran to comply with its obligations

Four nations call on Iran to comply with its obligations

France, Germany, the UK and the USA have called on Iran to comply with all its legally-binding international obligations under its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement after the International Atomic Energy Agency reported changes to the configuration of centrifuges at Iran's Fordow plant.

Nuclear Policies 07 February 2023


Iran marks start of work for Darkhovin plant

Iran marks start of work for Darkhovin plant

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said "construction" of a 300 MWe domestically designed pressurised water reactor at a site near the Karun river was launched by the organisation's head, Mohammad Eslami, on 3 December.

New Nuclear 06 December 2022