Iran to build more nuclear plantsAugust 9, 2011 - 14:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic plans to build more nuclear power plants in upcoming years as the country moves forward with its nuclear program. In an interview with Majlis news agency, Hossein Amiri Khamkani, a member of a special parliamentary committee set up to examine the status of the Bushehr plant, said, however, that Russia may not be Iran's partner in future plant projects since Moscow “had reneged on its promises to complete and launch Iran's first nuclear power plant on several occasions.” He blamed Russia for the delay in launching the Bushehr plant and said the plant was supposed to go on stream in January according to the latest agreement between Iran and Russia. He pointed out that the committee has sent its final report on the status of the Bushehr plant to the Majlis (parliament) Presiding Board. In the report, no exact date for the final launch of the plant was given but the report mentions that the Bushehr plant will not go on stream as planned for the end of August, he further explained. Majlis has passed plans for setting up 20 more nuclear plants and the Iranian government is bound to build them, Press TV reported. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |