Iraq is studying the possibility of deploying nuclear power plants to generate electricity, with authorities working on preliminary studies and technical requirements for what officials describe as a long-term strategic project, state media reported.

Munir Kadhim, deputy head of the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission, told the state-run newspaper al-Sabaah on 6 July that Iraq, through a nuclear commission and a specialised committee, is preparing standards and initial studies related to nuclear power plants.

He said one of the main priorities is selecting suitable sites and coordinating with the water resources ministry to assess water levels and identify locations capable of supporting the facilities.