Iran denies Bushehr nuke plant malfunction June 11, 2013 - 19:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has denied reports that the country's Russian-built Bushehr nuclear power plant has suffered a malfunction, Belfast Telegraph reported. Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Araghchi said that no problem has been reported by responsible authorities. Iran's ambassador to Russia Mohmoud Reza Sajjadi said on Monday, June 10 that the Bushehr facility suffered a malfunction in its main generator. Araghchi said Sajjadi's comments were probably misrepresented. The facility is Iran's only operating nuclear power plant and is located on the southern port city of Bushehr on the Persian Gulf. It was officially opened in September 2011.   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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
