Tehran Research Reactor (TRR)
Located in Tehran, Iran, the Tehran Research Reactor (TRR) is a 5 MWth pool reactor operated by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) for civilian purposes. Originally fueled with highly enriched uranium, it was later converted to low-enriched uranium (LEU) and supports neutron activation, i
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Tehran Research Reactor (TRR)
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Iran Iran Operator: aeoi--atomic-energy-organization-of-iran Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 5 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Located in Tehran, Iran, the Tehran Research Reactor (TRR) is a 5 MWth pool reactor operated by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) for civilian purposes. Originally fueled with highly enriched uranium, it was later converted to low-enriched uranium (LEU) and supports neutron activation, isotope production, and training. It has been operational for many years, contributing to Iran's nuclear research efforts.
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Tehran. US-supplied pool reactor originally fueled with HEU; later converted to LEU (20% enriched).
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - Tehran Research Reactor — Official record of the Tehran Research Reactor in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - Tehran Research Reactor — General overview and historical context of the reactor.
- Atomic Energy Organization of Iran [UNVERIFIED] — Official website of the operator, providing information on Iran's nuclear research activities.
- World Nuclear Association - Iran Profile — Country profile with details on Iran's civilian nuclear program, including the Tehran Research Reactor.
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