Iran and Russia to sign deal for 8 new nuclear power plants this week

Iran and Russia are set to sign a deal this week for the construction of eight new nuclear power plants in Iran. The agreement includes the establishment of four reactors at the existing Bushehr site and four additional reactors at other undisclosed locations within the country.

This development marks a significant expansion of Iran"s nuclear capabilities, which have been a point of contention in international relations. The specific details regarding the timeline and investment for the project have not been disclosed.

As previously reported, Iran"s nuclear program has faced scrutiny and sanctions from various countries, particularly during the Trump administration, which considered sanctions against the International Criminal Court in relation to issues surrounding Iran"s nuclear activities.

The signing of this deal is anticipated to take place in the coming days, further solidifying the partnership between Iran and Russia in the energy sector.