Iran dismisses rumors Fordow nuclear site is closed

TEHRAN – Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has dismissed reports of closure of Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, saying the facility is being used for research on vacuum systems used to enrich uranium.

Reducing commitments intended to give diplomacy a chance, Iranian nuclear spokesman says

TEHRAN – Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Monday that Tehran’s decision to reduce its commitments to the 2015 nuclear pact was not made out of stubbornness, rather it aims to give a chance to diplomacy.

Iran strongly rejects Saudi claims of ‘regional interference’

TEHRAN (Press TV) – A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official has strongly denounced fresh claims made by Saudi Arabia about what Riyadh describes as Iran’s meddling in the internal affairs of regional countries.

Iran to receive second batch of enriched uranium

TEHRAN – Iran will soon receive a second batch of 20 percent-enriched uranium which has been kept in Russia under the 2015 nuclear deal and now will be used at the Tehran nuclear reactor, the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Saturday.

Lab equipped with quantum technology operational in Iran

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Salehi, director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), announced on Wednesday that the first lab equipped with quantum technology research facilities is working in Iran.

Salehi: Iran proceeding with nuclear propulsion project

TEHRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has made preparations for a mega project to build nuclear propulsion systems and that serious steps have been taken to complete it, AEOI chief Ali Akbar Salehi has said.

Tehran says ready to speed up uranium enrichment

TEHRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) is ready to accelerate its uranium enrichment work, but hoping that such decision would not be necessary, AEOI chief Ali Akbar Salehi said on Tuesday.

Salehi: Redesigning of Arak reactor finished

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Salehi, director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has said that the redesigning process of the Arak reactor platform has been finished, as it has received a seal of approval.

Iran’s nuclear chief in Austria for IAEA conference

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), left Tehran on Sunday for Vienna to attend the 61st General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran’s nuclear company tasked to develop research reactors

TEHRAN – Nuclear Power Production & Development (NPPD) Company of Iran is now tasked to design, construct and utilize research reactors in line with the goals and missions of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

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Iran starts construction of ion therapy center

KARAJ – Iran began building its National Ion Therapy Center with Austrian help on Monday, in a €200 million project which follow the country’s landmark nuclear deal with six world powers in July 2015.

Iran hosts nuclear safety forum

TEHRAN – Iran’s central city of Isfahan is hosting the 24th annual meeting of the Forum of the State Nuclear Safety Authorities of the Countries Operating WWER Type Reactors, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) reported.

Iran, Hungary set to sign deal for nuclear cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Hungary plan to sign an agreement on April 8 to expand nuclear cooperation, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi announced on Wednesday.

Excess heavy water shipped to Oman: AEOI

TEHRAN – Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Sunday that Tehran had shipped some of its surplus heavy water to Oman.

IR-40 redesign under discussion with China: Iran 

TEHRAN – The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has said the redesign of the Arak heavy water reactor, aka IR-40, is fervently pursued through technical talks with China.