Expert: West Accepts Iran as Civilian N. Power
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior non-proliferation expert underlined that there is no doubt that the West does accept Iran as a civilian nuclear power. ( 15:11:10 - 2009/12/13)

Iran Announces Readiness for N. Fuel Swap in Kish Island
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki announced on Saturday that Iran is ready to swap 400 kilograms of its low enriched uranium with higher enriched fuel in Kish Island, south of Iran. ( 19:08:26 - 2009/12/12)

Sudan Supports Iran's N. Rights
TEHRAN (FNA)- Sudanese Foreign Minister Deng Alor announced that his country backs Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy. ( 14:21:51 - 2009/12/12)

ElBaradei Stresses Dialogue to Resolve Iran's N. Issue
TEHRAN (FNA)- Former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohammad ElBaradei underlined that Iran's nuclear issue can only be resolved through diplomacy. ( 16:15:13 - 2009/12/11)

Kiriyenko: Bushehr Plant Ready Next Year
TEHRAN (FNA)- Sergei Kiriyenko, General-Director of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, declared that Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant will come on stream next year. ( 15:45:15 - 2009/12/10)

Iran Specifies Locations for 5 New N. Sites
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced on Wednesday that Iran is through with the first phase of construction of five new nuclear plants as it has located proper sites for its new nuclear facilities. ( 17:27:25 - 2009/12/09)

Iran's DM Stresses Necessity for Domestic Supply of N. Fuel
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi viewed domestic supply of nuclear fuel and construction of enrichment sites as "an obligation of vital importance" to Iran. ( 17:07:22 - 2009/12/09)

Spokesman Underlines Global Support for Iran's N. Rights
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast said on Tuesday that transparency in Tehran's nuclear activities has brought widespread international support for the country's right to access peaceful nuclear technology. ( 18:54:22 - 2009/12/08)

Erdogan Terms IAEA Resolution on Iran "Very Rushed"
TEHRAN (FNA)- Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan slammed the newly approved resolution on Iran by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, saying that was a "very rushed" process. ( 16:36:31 - 2009/12/08)

Pakistani Politician Underlines Iran's Peaceful N. Rights
TEHRAN (FNA)- A prominent Pakistani political figure on Monday condemned the pressures exerted on Iran by the West for its peaceful nuclear program, saying that Tehran is entitled to develop nuclear energy for peaceful means. ( 13:37:11 - 2009/12/08)

Supreme Leader: West Cannot Deprive Iran of N. Know-How
TEHRAN (FNA)- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei cautioned Iranians against the West's political hype which seeks to deprive the nation of its right to nuclear technology. ( 12:54:48 - 2009/12/07)

Russian Minister: Iran's Bushehr N. Plant Progressing Well
TEHRAN (FNA)- The final stage of construction of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant is moving forward at a good pace, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko said on Saturday. ( 15:44:05 - 2009/12/06)

FM Official Stresses Iran's Right on Having Fuel Cycle
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian foreign ministry's director general in international affairs said here nuclear fuel cycle is Iran's strategic right and we should maintain our stances in this issue. ( 15:03:15 - 2009/12/06)

Salehi: Iran Needs 20 Uranium Enrichment Sites
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced that the country needs 20 enrichment sites to fulfill its total electricity demand. ( 14:16:39 - 2009/12/05)