(Fars-Iran) The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Ali Akbar Salehi, said Saturday that in any nuclear deal, "the function and nature of the Arak heavy-water reactor...will remain unchanged as a heavy water facility." He also referred to the Fordo uranium enrichment plant and said, "We are determined to make use of this site according to the guidelines of Iran's Supreme Leader and AEOI's technical needs." Referring to his recent talks with U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, Salehi said, "We defended our national interests and nuclear industry."
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