Iran Begins Loading Fuel at Nuclear Reactor

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/27/world/middleeast/27nuke.html?_r=2&ref=world

Iran on Tuesday, started the process of loading 163 fuel rods into the core of their first nucear power plant reactor. The Bushehr reactor, cast by Tehran as a showcase of its peaceful nuclear intentions, is separate from other operations in the country where Iran is seeking to enrich Uranium. The Iran news agency said, ”the Bushehr power plant is a major project which will help them to take one step toward future alternative energy supplies.” The Bushehr reactor was first opposed by the United States. However, the U.S dropped its objection, because the International Atomic Energy Agency was monitoring. The U.S is worried whether the facilities of the Bushehr reactor at places like Natanz and their secret facility at Qum will conduct their weapons program. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton stated, “Iran is entitled to the peaceful use of nuclear power but are not entitled to a nuclear weapons program.” The U.S is worrying about Iran’s nuclear plant reactor, because Iran has refused to answer questions about the possible existence in Iran of past or current undisclosed nuclear-related activities involving military-related organizations.