The head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said that the final stages of fuel exchange between Tehran and Moscow are underway.

The head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said that the final stages of fuel exchange between Tehran and Moscow are underway.

However, Salehi stressed that Iran will sell its enriched uranium according to its obligations in the nuclear deal between Tehran and the world powers known as JCPOA.

Talking to Iran’s state TV broadcaster IRIB, Salehi said that an Iranian delegation was in Moscow to finalize nuclear fuel exchange with Russia as part of the obligations in the JCPOA.

“A second obligation is drafting the official document of reconstructing Arak Heavy Water Complex which would be crystallized in three papers; the first of these three was drafted few weeks ago in Vienna and Iran, the US, and China signed and the 5+1 approved it. The first document identifies obligations of Iran and the Sextet and a general process of implementation,” Salehi said on Tuesday, according to MNA.

“The second paper which is called ‘understanding document,’ has a work division mechanism among 5+1 in reconstruction of Arak Heavy Water Complex. A third and final paper was discussed in Vienna by Iran’s negotiators including Araghchi, Takht Ravanchi, Baidinejad, Kamalvandi, and Rahimian, and is a parent paper which should be signed; the bill approved by the Parliament as well addresses this issue, emphasizing that at least an official paper should be drafted on Arak Heavy Water Complex and be approved by authorities,” he told the program.

On a question whether Arak Heavy Water Complex would retain its function as prouder of heavy water, Salehi echoed the view. On nuclear fuel exchange, he told the program that it was in final stage in Moscow; “we have about 9 metric tons of enriched uranium, and we opted to sell this amount in global markets in choosing from two options of deluding or selling; this is a strong advantage of JCPOA for Iran,” he added, estimating that the fuel exchange would be possible by next two months after necessary arrangements.