Iran launches long-delayed nuclear plant - Middle East - Al Jazeera English
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Iran’s first nuclear power plant has stepped up operations after more than a decade of delays, pumping out electricity at up to 40 per cent capacity and marking a major step forward in the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
The Russian-built Bushehr nuclear plant, which officials on Monday said could begin full-power operations in December, is a cornerstone of Iran’s drive to become a technological leader among Muslim nations with efforts such as a space program and long-range missile development.