
Iran to build 2nd nuclear plant CBC \|\| December 06, 2005 Iranian authorities say they will build a second nuclear power plant, despite the possibility it could lead to sanctions. State television reported Monday that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his cabinet decided Sunday night to build the reactor in Khuzistan province, southwestern Iran. Iran's parliament has asked for 20 new nuclear power plants. This is despite pressure from the international community, especially the United States, to curb its nuclear program. The U.S. maintains the program is part of an attempt to produce weapons. Tehran says its efforts are limited to generating electricity. Iran did freeze its enrichment program, but in August, it restarted uranium conversion, a step toward enrichment and a process that can create weapons grade fuel. Article Posted at www.KnowledgeDrivenRevolution.com In an attempt to lessen that possibility, Russia suggested it would take in Iranian uranium for enrichment and then return it to Iran. Tehran said no. It would only consider proposals that allow it to conduct a full nuclear fuel cycle at home. The International Atomic Energy Agency has repeatedly warned Iran that its nuclear program could be referred to the UN Security Council, which can impose sanctions on the country. Iran's parliament approved a bill on Saturday that would block international inspections of its atomic facilities if it were referred to the Security Council. Iran's first nuclear reactor is due to begin generating electricity in 2006. About KDR \| \| Home \| \| Weekly Features Archive	Weekly Weekly Features Archive
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Iran to build 2nd nuclear plant

CBC || December 06, 2005

Iranian authorities say they will build a second nuclear power plant, despite the possibility it could lead to sanctions.

State television reported Monday that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his cabinet decided Sunday night to build the reactor in Khuzistan province, southwestern Iran.

Iran's parliament has asked for 20 new nuclear power plants. This is despite pressure from the international community, especially the United States, to curb its nuclear program.

The U.S. maintains the program is part of an attempt to produce weapons. Tehran says its efforts are limited to generating electricity.

Iran did freeze its enrichment program, but in August, it restarted uranium conversion, a step toward enrichment and a process that can create weapons grade fuel.

Article Posted at www.KnowledgeDrivenRevolution.com

In an attempt to lessen that possibility, Russia suggested it would take in Iranian uranium for enrichment and then return it to Iran.

Tehran said no. It would only consider proposals that allow it to conduct a full nuclear fuel cycle at home.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has repeatedly warned Iran that its nuclear program could be referred to the UN Security Council, which can impose sanctions on the country.

Iran's parliament approved a bill on Saturday that would block international inspections of its atomic facilities if it were referred to the Security Council.

Iran's first nuclear reactor is due to begin generating electricity in 2006.

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