Iran Finds More Nuclear Fuel
Days before talks with Western powers over its disputed nuclear program, Iran reports that it has discovered new deposits of raw uranium and identified sites suitable for 16 more nuclear power stations.
Days before talks with Western powers over its disputed nuclear program, Iran reports that it has discovered new deposits of raw uranium and identified sites suitable for 16 more nuclear power stations.
State news agency IRNA cited a report by the Iran Atomic Energy Organization on Saturday that said the deposits, which were found in “southern coastal areas,” held three times the amount of uranium previously thought available.
— Posted by Alexander Reed Kelly.
AS CHAOS UNFOLDS, FIND SOLID GROUND…The Guardian:
There was no independent confirmation but Western experts had previously thought that Iran, with few uranium mines of its own, may be close to exhausting its supply of raw uranium.
Diplomats say the US, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany, the “P5+1”, are set to offer Iran some relief from their sanctions at the talks in Kazakhstan on Tuesday if it agrees to curb its production of higher-grade enriched uranium.
The West says the production demonstrates Tehran’s intent to develop nuclear weapons capability, an allegation which Iran denies.
In this time of unprecedented challenges, independent journalism is more vital than ever. At Truthdig, we expose what power wants hidden and give you the clarity to make sense of it all.
Your donation helps ensure that truth telling continues.
Global Voices
The government’s confusing approach reveals internal divisions and an inability to appease a furious populace.
Global Voices
Pakistan and Iran are deporting Afghans back to poverty, repression and uncertainty in one of the decade’s largest forced migrations.
Middle East
Decades of diplomatic whiplash have created a culture in Tehran where there is no room for trust in Western promises.
Media
Tucker Carlson committed nothing but basic journalism in his post. More scandalous is how few journalists are driven to do the same anymore.
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
You need to be a supporter to comment.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.