IAEO: Iran will build nuclear power plants overseas within 10 years

Qom, April 13, IRNA

Deputy Head of Iran Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Mohammad
Saeedi said on Sunday that there is no doubt that Iran will be among
major constructors of nuclear power plants worldwide within the next
ten years.

Speaking in a special ceremony to mark Iran's nuclear success and
achievements, he said, "It is among the pride of our system to gain
access to such sophisticated and advanced technological know-how under
the wise leadership of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution,
perseverance of the country's officials, IAEO and the new generation
of Iranian scientists."

Iran could successfully attain such a remarkable technology within 12
years despite mounting pressures from home and abroad, he said adding
that the natural period (cycle) for such technology worldwide is 20 to
22 years.

Some 7,000 centrifuges are now operational in Natanz and the country
has successfully accessed technology for producing and enriching
uranium, he said.

Iran, through reliance on its scientists and the guidelines of the
Supreme Leader, could produce UF6 which is considered as one of the
most complicated and sophisticated process in nuclear technology, he
said.