Moscow agree to build new Iranian nuclear power plant

Tehran and Moscow will cooperate on the future construction of a new nuclear power plant, according to Iranian nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi. The news comes as Russia hands over operational control of the first unit of the Bushehr nuclear plant to Iran.

“The operation of the Bushehr nuclear power plant from this day has been passed to Iranian specialists and will come under full control of the Iranian side after a two-year warranty period or seven thousand hours of work,” said the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Ali Akbar Salehi, as quoted by IRNA news agency.

"The Iranian people have been waiting for the commissioning of the Bushehr nuclear power plant for 37 years," he added.

Salehi noted that Russian experts would remain at the facility throughout the two-year warranty period.

"Should any problem arise the Russian contractor is responsible for removing it," he said.

Moscow has also agreed to provide the facility with fuel for 10 years. The supply deal commits Tehran to returning the spent fuel.

[link to rt.com]

Russia sure is interested in the Middle east....