Iran discusses nuke ships plan with IAEA chief

Iran discussed its plans for nuclear-powered ships with UN nuclear chief Yukiyo Amano yesterday, saying it would present details within three months.

Amano did not comment on Tehran's plans to produce nuclear-powered engines, but said Iran had so far met all of its commitments under last year's nuclear deal.

President Hassan Rouhani told Amano he hoped "Iran and the IAEA can have good technical cooperations on the production of nuclear propellants for maritime transport," the government's website reported.

Ali Akbar Salehi, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation said they "discussed the nuclear-powered engines in detail," adding that talking points included the level of uranium-enrichment required for the ships.