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UN Nuclear Agency Laments Lack Of Progress During Iran Visit
New York, Feb 22 2012 10:10AM
The United Nations atomic
energy watchdog has voiced disappointment at the lack of
progress made during a two-day visit to Iran aimed at
clarifying possible military dimensions to the country’s
nuclear programme.
An expert team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held talks with Iranian officials on 20 and 21 February, following previous discussions at the end of last month.
“We engaged in a constructive spirit, but no agreement was reached,” IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano stated in a news release.
The agency had requested access to the military site at Parchin during both the first and second round of discussions. However, Iran did not grant permission for this visit to take place.
“It is disappointing that Iran did not accept our request to visit Parchin during the first or second meetings,” said Mr. Amano.
In addition, “intensive” efforts were made to reach agreement on a document facilitating the clarification of unresolved issues in connection with Iran’s nuclear programme, particularly those relating to possible military dimensions.
“Unfortunately, agreement was not reached on this document,” stated the agency.
This week’s visit was
aimed at resolving all outstanding issues regarding Iran’s
nuclear programme, which Tehran says is for the peaceful
purpose of providing energy, but some countries contend is
for the purpose of developing nuclear weapons.
Feb 22
2012 10:10AM
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