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Earthquake hits Iran this morning

Earthquake hits Iran this morning

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake hit Iran's southern province of Bushehr on Wednesday morning. The earthquake occurred in the Bandar Kangan district …

Iran eyes regional energy hub with Russia

Iran eyes regional energy hub with Russia

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji pointed out that given that Iran holds the second rank in the world in terms of gas reserves, the country is trying to have a gas hub in Assalouyeh region, Bushehr province, in cooperation with …

Iran to launch desalination project at nuclear power plant

Iran to launch desalination project at nuclear power plant

Iran will launch construction works for a major water desalination project at its Bushehr power plant within the upcoming weeks, according to a local official in southwest of the country. Governor of Bushehr province Ahmad …

Iran pays off part of debt to Russia for Bushehr NPP construction

Iran pays off part of debt to Russia for Bushehr NPP construction

Iran paid off part of its debt to Russia for the construction of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in late 2021 and early 2022, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters following a meeting of co-chairs of the intergovernmental …

Armenian church revamped in Iran's Bushehr

Armenian church revamped in Iran's Bushehr

The old structure, courtyard, and other premises of the Armenian Bushehr Gregorian Church in Iran have recently been rearranged and cleaned as local authorities plan to reopen the historical place to sightseers in near future. …

Will Russia write off Iran's 500 mln euro debt?

Will Russia write off Iran's 500 mln euro debt?

Iran is discussing the topic of the debt for the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) with Russia and hopes to settle this issue, Ambassador of Iran in Moscow Kazem Jalali said on Tuesday. It was reported earlier that the debt of Iran to …

Iranian Bushehr NPP to be repaired in the near future

Iranian Bushehr NPP to be repaired in the near future

The Bushehr nuclear power plant, temporarily shut down due to a technical failure, will be reconnected to power grids in the coming days, Ali Akbar Salehi, vice president, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said. …

Ryabkov: shutdown of Iran’s Bushehr NPP out of question

Ryabkov: shutdown of Iran’s Bushehr NPP out of question

The shutdown of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran is impossible, Tehran continues to cooperate with Moscow on the construction of a second and third power units of the plant, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on …

Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant hit by two quakes

Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant hit by two quakes

Two earthquakes, one of 4.9-magnitude and another of 4.5-magnitude, have hit Iran less than 50 km from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, the U.S. Geological Survey said. One was 4.9-magnitude and registered at 2:20 GMT …

Earthquake strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

Earthquake strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

An earthquake of magnitude of 4.9 struck near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant today. It was centered 53 km east of Bushehr and was relatively shallow - only 10 km deep according to Iranian media - which would have …

Iran begins building 2nd nuclear power reactor at Bushehr

Iran begins building 2nd nuclear power reactor at Bushehr

Iran’s state TV is reporting that construction has begun on a second nuclear power reactor at its Bushehr plant amid heightened tensions over Tehran’s collapsing nuclear deal with world powers, AP reports. Authorities began …

Salehi: construction of Bushehr NPP ahead of schedule

Salehi: construction of Bushehr NPP ahead of schedule

Construction of the second and the third power units of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is implemented at a quick pace and even ahead of schedule, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi said. …

US threatens Iran with new sanctions for expanding Bushehr NPP

US threatens Iran with new sanctions for expanding Bushehr NPP

The US State Department announced that it will toughen sanctions against Iran for expanding the Bushehr nuclear power plant. The relevant statement is published on the State Department website. "Starting from May 4, the assistance …

Bushehr-2 and Bushehr-3 under construction in Iran

Bushehr-2 and Bushehr-3 under construction in Iran

Bushehr-2 and Bushehr-3 nuclear power plants are under construction and the required infrastructure are prepared, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said on the sidelines of a cabinet …

Iran not to abandon construction of new Bushehr units

Iran not to abandon construction of new Bushehr units

Iran can produce 190,000 SWUs (separative work units) within 10 months as the required infrastructure for 1 million SWUs in long-term has been prepared, head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali-Akbar …

 Southern Iran hit by 5.9 magnitude earthquake

Southern Iran hit by 5.9 magnitude earthquake

An earthquake of at least magnitude 5.9 struck in southern Iran near the country’s sole nuclear power plant this morning, shaking countries across the Persian Gulf. There was no immediate report of damage or injuries. The US …

Iranians hold rallies to denounce riots

Iranians hold rallies to denounce riots

Iranians have taken to the streets of several cities to renew their allegiance to the Islamic establishment and condemn the recent wave of deadly violence in some areas. Holding banners and national flags, the demonstrators have chanted …