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Russia to construct eight power plants in Iran

Iran's atomic chief announces that Russia will construct eight new nuclear power plants, with four slated for Bushehr. The move is part of Iran's plan to triple its nuclear energy capacity.

Iran’s nuclear power plant in Bushehr temporarily shut down

Iran’s sole nuclear power plant undergoes unexplained temporary emergency shutdown. Official says shutdown is technical in nature.

Earthquake strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake, considered moderate, hits near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant.

Iran starts building new nuclear reactor in Bushehr

Iran, Russia inaugurate new phase of construction for a second reactor at Iran's sole nuclear power plant.

Iran nuclear chief: Construction of nuclear plants going well

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says his country has started construction of two nuclear power plants in Bushehr.

Key Nuclear Installations Missing from Iran Deal

Parchin military plant and Bushehr reactor are absent from deal; experts warn loopholes allow Iran to build nuclear bomb 'in weeks.'

Report: Iran-Russia Nuclear Deal to be Signed Tuesday

Iranian media reports that Russia and Iran will sign a construction deal for two nuclear power plants on Iran's southern Gulf shores.

Iran Says it Foiled Sabotage on Bushehr Nuclear Reactor

Iranian intelligence minister announces arrests of foreign agents in Bushehr, Iran's 'nuclear hub.'

Iran Arrests Man for Sabotaging Nuclear Power Plant

Ukrainian 'expert' arrested over alleged sabotage attempt at Bushehr nuclear plant.

Iran and Russia Finalizing Plans for Two More Nuclear Plants

After prolonged negotiations, Iran is moving to finalize plans with Russia to build at least two more nuclear power plants.

Russia Could Build 8 More Nuclear Plants in Iran

Russia reportedly plans to build two more nuclear reactors in Bushehr, part of a broader deal for up to eight reactors.

Iran Says Russia Will Build 2 More Nuclear Plants in Bushehr

Russia has signed a preliminary deal to build at least two more nuclear power plants in Bushehr, says Iranian media.

Rouhani: Second Nuclear Plant in Bushehr

New plant result of Russian-Iranian negotiations; Iran states they are not reporting plans to IAEA.

Report: Obama Linking 'Peace Talks,' Iran

Maariv: US Administration tells Israel progress on Palestinian issue will lead to continued pressure on Iran.

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Minister: PM Opposes 'Bushehr-Yitzhar' Linkage

Min. Erdan says PM “completely opposes” linkage between Iranian nuclear program and territorial concessions to the Palestinian Authority.

Russia Denies Report of Arms Deal with Iran

A spokesman for Putin denies that the Russian President plans to offer Iran S-300 missile systems and another nuclear reactor.

Putin to Offer Iran S-300s, Another Reactor

Emboldened by US weakness? Russian president to make the offer at a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rowhani on Friday.

Iranian Official Admits Bushehr Plant 'Malfunctioned'

Iran's nuclear plant in Bushehr has had an electric generator malfunction, says Iran's ambassador to Russia.

Officials: Iran's Bushehr Plant Damaged in Recent Earthquakes

Countries monitoring Iran's nuclear program say the country's nuclear reactor in Bushehr was damaged by recent earthquakes.

Cheney: Israel Will Bomb Iran Reactor if Need Be

Former US vice president Dick Cheney says Israel has the will to act if it concludes Iran's nuclear program poses an existential threat.

Iran Completes Bushehr Turbine Test

Iranian officials say they successfully tested the turbine at the Bushehr nuclear plant allowing them to enter the final pre-launch phase.

Iran Dangles Bushehr Start-Up, But No Date Announced

Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant will be activated “soon” authorities said Wednesday – but after years of delays, no date was given.

Iran Blames Russia for Bushehr Delays

Iranian lawmakers blamed "bad promises" by Russia for delays in activating the Islamic Republic's first nuclear plant.

Iran's Bushehr Nuke Plant in Action

Iran has announced that its Bushehr nuclear power plant is up and running after years of delays.

Iran Forced to Remove Fuel from Bushehr Reactor

Citing "safety reasons," Iran confirms it is forced to remove fuel from the core of the Bushehr nuclear reactor, further delaying its startup.

Iran Loads Fuel into Nuclear Plant after Stuxnet Delay

Iran has begun loading uranium fuel rods into the core of its Bushehr nuclear plant, one month late, due to problems, such as the Stuxnet virus.

Worms Infect Iranian Nuclear Plant Computers

Sophisticated malware hits Iranian nuclear plant computers, Iran claims no crucial systems affected. Source unknown.

Exclusive: Bolton's View on a Nuclear Middle East

Ex-Amb. John Bolton says Iran already has an “insurance policy” against Israeli attack, & that Obama’s “contain Iran” policy is doomed to failure.

Ahmadinejad: We’re Not Afraid of Israel or the US

Iranian President interviewed on Al-Jazeera television, says Israel is too weak to attack Iran.

Iran Asks IAEA for Sanctions Help

Iran asks for help with sanctions and complains to the UN about American "threats of military action".

Russia: Iranian Nuke Reactor Ready for August 2010 Launch

Russia has announced that its Iranian nuclear reactor will be ready to launch operations in August of this year.

Netanyahu Asks Russia for Tougher Sanctions on Iran

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu lobbied Russia for “sanctions with teeth” to convince Iran to curtail its nuclear development activities.