Iran Proposes Nuclear Plants with Arab Countries
Sunday, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Gholam Reza Aghazadeh, stated that Iran is going to offer to build joint light-water nuclear power plants with its Arab neighbors. These states have been historically suspicious of Persian military might–suspicions that have been aroused anew with the development of Tehran’s nuclear program. In reaction to the internationally controversial program, many Arab countries announced plans to develop their own nuclear projects. This proposal therefore hopes to alleviate Arab fears and in the process no doubt strengthen Iran’s claim that its nuclear energy will be used for peaceful purposes only. Russia is assisting Iran in the construction of its nuclear power plant, scheduled to open in 2009.
Bridget Russell
