Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI)

In the middle of 1950s decade, the University of Tehran initiated the first order for purchasing the equipment needed for nuclear research and educational activities from abroad. One year later, the nuclear center of the University of Tehran was established and through the operation of the Tehran five megawatt research reactor in 1967, the foundation of Irans nuclear science and technology was laid down. With the establishment of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran in 1974, and the subsequent transfer of Tehran university atomic center to this organ, the mission and functions related to the nuclear technology development, particularly regarding electricity production in the country was allocated to this organization. Article one (1) of the Atomic Energy Organization founding law (statute), approved in 1974, states the main purpose of its establishment, as to utilize radiation and nuclear energy in industries, agriculture and services to establish nuclear power plant and desalinat...