Iran to produce nuclear fuel 'in long-term perspective'

[Kshasty]

Source: RIA Novosti

Iran plans to continue its nuclear fuel program in the long term, the country's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

"Production of nuclear fuel is stipulated in Iran's long-term plans," ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast was quoted by Fars news agency as saying.

"There are several ways to meet our requirements, and one of them is long-term planning aimed at ensuring self-sustainability," for which the country must be able domestically meet its requirements for nuclear fuel, he said.

Iran, which is already under three sets of UN sanctions for refusing to halt uranium enrichment, recently announced plans to build 10 new uranium enrichment facilities. Tehran insists it needs nuclear technology to generate electricity, while Western powers suspect it of pursuing an atomic weapons program.

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[AverageJoe5]

1. Unwarranted paranoia about Iran's nuclear program

Iran should proceed full steam ahead with its nuclear program, in spite of the big powers' unwarranted paranoia about the program.

[Ghost Dog]

2. I wonder, what plans has Iran made public to build more nuclear power stations?

(Welcome to DU, Kshasty).