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Subordinate to the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and is “continuing the work of its former Research Division” according to the European Union;
Implemented nuclear projects including at Iran’s 40-megawatt Arak heavy water reactor, according to the U.S. Department of State; has engaged with Modern Industries Technique Company (MITEC) to produce lead glass for use in hot cell facilities at Arak, which would be adequate for research-scale plutonium extraction;
Oversees the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Research School, Nuclear Science Research School, Material Research School, Radiation Application Research School, Plasma Physics and Nuclear Fusion Research School, Optic and Laser Research Institute, Reactors and Accelerators Research and Development School, and the Agricultural, Medical and Industrial Research School; shares an address with Esfahan Nuclear Fuel Research and Production Center (ENTC);
Managing director is AEOI Vice President Mohammad Ghannadi;
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) is the main official body responsible for implementing regulations and operating nuclear energy installations in Iran;
Also Known As:
NSTRI
Research Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute
Nuclear Science and Technology Research Center
Involved In:
Nuclear Weapon Program
Country:
Iran
Address:
– P.O. Box 11365-3486, Tehran, Iran
– P.O. Box 14399-51113, Tehran, Iran
– North Karegar Ave., P.O. Box 14399/51113, Tehran, Iran
– Moazzen Blvd, Rajaee Shahr, Karaj, Iran, P.O. Box 31485-498
– End of Karegare Shomali Street, P.O. Box 11365-3486, Tehran, Iran
Person of interests:
Mohammad Qannadi
Reason for the color:
» Added to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on September 21, 2020 pursuant to Executive Order 13382 for being owned or controlled by the AEOI;
» Added on November 05, 2018 to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC);
» Added on August 29, 2014 to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC);
» Removed from the SDN list in January 2016 as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action;
» Listed by the European Union on July 26, 2010 as an entity linked to Iran’s proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or Iran’s development of nuclear weapon delivery systems;
» Removed from the E.U. list in January 2016 as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action;