Iran will not consider proposals by the...

"We will not consider proposals calling for the suspension of the Tehran research reactor. Such proposals... are unacceptable to us," ISNA quoted ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast as saying.

Russia, the United States and France recently sent IAEA chief Yukiya Amano a letter to explain their governments" position following Iran"s statements that it had started to produce 20%-enriched uranium.

"Today the world needs the use of atoms in the medical and agricultural spheres, as well as for electricity generation. When Iran is told not to produce [medical isotopes] and suspend the plant"s activity, and that the necessary drugs will be given by Western countries, this is totally illogical," Mehmanparast said.

The diplomat said Tehran is ready to consider proposals to buy 20%-enriched uranium or swap its own low-enriched uranium (3.5%) for higher-enriched fuel.

Iran started the production of 20% enriched uranium last Tuesday in the presence of the head of

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