The first expert session within the framework of the BRICS Nuclear Energy Platform has been held in China, with leading experts discussing best practices for implementing modern solutions in the energy sector.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that progress on two reactors under construction is "going well" and the two countries are "now discussing the possibility of building additional units".

Iran said it would initiate the operation of a "substantial number" of uranium centrifuges after the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors passed a resolution on the country's nuclear programme.

Iran has agreed to consider halting the expansion of its stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60% U-235, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has told the agency's Board of Governors.

The creation of the Nuclear Energy Platform is intended to share experience and support the development of nuclear technologies among BRICS+ member countries.

Iran says it has three nuclear energy reactors under construction, with site and technology selection processes under way for more - and has also outlined planned nuclear fuel cycle and research reactor developments.

The board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency has adopted a resolution calling on Iran to fully cooperate with the agency, including giving it access to locations and material for nuclear safeguards verification activities.

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said he has proposed a set of "concrete practical measures" to revitalise the agency's 2023 Joint Statement with Iran during a visit to the country this week.
 

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.