Iran opens another uranium factory, again denies access to Parchin nuclear site

Iran opens another uranium factory, again denies access to Parchin nuclear site

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Iran has opened a uranium factory meant to produce fuel for nuclear reactors. The Iranian Atomic Energy Agency said it oversaw the launch of the uranium dioxide factory in Isfahan. The agency said the facility would supply five percent enriched uranium fuel for the nuclear reactor at Bushehr. “Under the […]

Iran talking with Russia about expanded nuclear program with 20 new reactors

Iran talking with Russia about expanded nuclear program with 20 new reactors

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Iran plans to build additional nuclear energy reactors along its southern coast. Officials said Iran has drafted plans to build up to 20 nuclear power plants. They said most of the proposed locations were near the southern port city of Bushehr as well as along the Caspian Sea. “The power […]

Iran shuts down Bushehr reactor for third time in less than a year

Iran shuts down Bushehr reactor for third time in less than a year

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Iran has shut down its nuclear energy reactor. This marked at least the third shutdown of the $1 billion Bushehr in less than a year. Previous shutdowns of the 1,000 megawatt facility were attributed to alleged computer virus attacks attributed to Israel and the United States. The facility began full […]

Iran defies U.S. spin on agreement: ‘There will not be any activities that won’t continue’

Iran defies U.S. spin on agreement: ‘There will not be any activities that won’t continue’

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Iran has defied the U.S. version of its nuclear agreement that lifted billions of dollars worth of international sanctions. Officials said the Teheran regime planned to continue its nuclear program despite the controversial agreement with the P5+1. They said Iran was planning to continue uranium enrichment as well as construction […]