Iran says it produced fourth nuclear fuel supply for Tehran research reactor July 23, 2012 - 11:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran said its nuclear scientists managed to produce the fourth nuclear fuel supply for the Tehran research reactor which is used for producing radioisotopes for medical use, Fars news agency reported. Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Fereidoun Abbasi announced the fourth indigenous 20-percent enriched nuclear fuel assembly has been supplied to Tehran research reactor. Speaking on the sidelines of a ceremony in Tehran on Sunday, July 22, Abbasi stated that the fuel assembly has been produced and enriched to 20 percent level by Iranian scientists for delivery to Tehran Research Reactor, and added that necessary tests for the final approval of the fuel complex are underway. In February, Iran loaded the first batch of its home-made uranium rods into the Tehran research reactor. Earlier, Iranian experts said they produced and successfully tested the first home-made uranium rod to fuel the Tehran research reactor.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
