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 Iran’s 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 Read more