UN nuke agency report shows Iran probe essentially stalled
Source: Associated Press
Amid accelerated international efforts to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, the U.N. atomic agency on Friday reported that work on a key element — an assessment of allegations that Tehran worked on atomic arms — remains essentially stalled.
The report from the International Atomic Energy Agency also reiterated that more cooperation is needed by Iran for full clarity on its present activities. Without it, the IAEA said it cannot “conclude that all nuclear material in Iran is in peaceful activities.”
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The agency seeks to interview officials suspected of involvement in weapons research and development. It also wants to visit sites allegedly used for such work. But as the Iran-six power nuclear talks approach an end of June target date, Iranian officials are adamant that they won’t allow such questioning or inspections. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called his country’s rejection of access to such individuals and locations “totally nonnegotiable” on Friday.
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“Iran is required to cooperate fully with the Agency on all outstanding issues.”
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Iran continues to violate its IAEA agreements.
Time for the IAEA to refer this to the UN Security Council.