Iran designates 16 nuclear power sites - AEOI
IRAN: The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announces that
the Islamic Republic has designated 16 nuclear power sites. “Following
months of efforts, 16 new sites for nuclear power plants have been
designated in coastal areas of the Caspian Sea, the Persian Gulf, the
Sea of Oman, (southwestern province of) Khuzestan and northwestern part
of the country,” the AEOI said on Saturday.
It added the projects are in line with Iran’s long-term plans to
develop electricity generation via nuclear power plants and in
accordance with standard and international regulations.
The organization also said that Iran has discovered more uranium
deposits to further improve its position among countries possessing
nuclear technology.
Following the new discoveries over the past 1.5 years, the country’s
mineral reserves and resources have increased 4.5 times compared to 35
years ago. Iran says all activities by its nuclear experts are aimed at
defending the Iranian nation.
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