Tehran research reactor to continue operation: Mehman-Parast

Tehran, July 6, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said here on Tuesday that Tehran will make its best to continue operation of Tehran research reactor to produce medical radioisotopes.

Talking to reporters during his weekly press briefing, he said since the fuel for Tehran research reactor is currently limited, the site is not constantly fully operational so as to keep up its activities in the future. He expressed hope that the fuel for Tehran reactor would be provided soon.

Mehman-Parast reiterated that the activities of Tehran research reactor are based on providing medical supplies and medicines for people suffering from dangerous illnesses including cancers.

According to rules and regulations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), all member states should be provided with fuel for their peaceful nuclear activities, he stated./end