In Focus : IAEA and Iran
News Update on IAEA & Iran
Chronology of Key Events
(January - November 2005)
24, Thursday: Iran Report to IAEA Board of Governors. At meetings in Vienna this week, the IAEA Board of Governors discussed the Agency´s verification of Iran´s nuclear programme. It considered a report from IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei circulated 18 November. IAEA Board Report [pdf] | Director General Statement
17, Thursday: Iran Note Verbale on Nuclear Policy & Activities. The IAEA distributed an Information Circular of a Note Verbale from the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran concerning Iranian Nuclear Policy and Activities. INFCIRC/661 [pdf]
7, Monday: IAEA Director General on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Issues. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei addressed the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Forum on a range of topics, including nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear safeguards, safety, and technology. Transcript of Interview [pdf] | Director General Statement
26, Monday: IAEA General Conference Opens in Vienna. The 49th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference opens today at the Austria Centre in Vienna, Austria. In his statement to the attending, high-level delegations, Director General Mohamed ElBaradei reviewed a range of nuclear challenges and opportunities facing the Agency and its Member States. Statement Summary | Director General Statement | General Conference 2005
24, Saturday: IAEA Board Adopts Resolution on Iran. At the end of week-long meetings beginning 19 September, the IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution on the implementation of safeguards in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The resolution finds that Iran´s failures and breaches constitute non-compliance and calls on Iran to return to the negotiating process. It was adopted by a vote of 22 in favour, 1 against and 12 abstentions. (For: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Equador, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, Sweden, UK, USA. Against: Venezuela Abstain: Algeria, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Vietnam). Adopted Resolution [pdf] | IAEA Board Report [pdf] | Press Briefing Transcript
23, Friday: IAEA Board Meetings Continue in Vienna. The 35-member IAEA Board of Governors convened at 17:00 hours Vienna time to continue its consideration of the implementation of nuclear safeguards in Iran and other remaining items. The Board has been meeting on a range of issues this week related to nuclear safeguards, safety, security, and technology. Among actions, the Board moved to strengthen aspects of the safeguards system. Full Story | Media Advisory
19, Monday: Dr. ElBaradei Addresses Board on North Korea, Iran, Other Issues. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei addressed the Agency´s 35-member Board of Governors on a range of topics, including developments related to nuclear safeguards, safety, and technology. The Board is meeting in Vienna this week. He also spoke with the press on safeguards in North Korea and Iran. DG Statement | Press Briefing Transcript
15, Thursday: Iran Note Verbale on Nuclear Policy & Activities. The IAEA distributed an Information Circular of a Note Verbale from the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran concerning Iranian Nuclear Policy and Activities. INFCIRC/657 [pdf]
26, Friday: IAEA Chief Meets with Iran Secretary . IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei met today in Vienna with Ali Larijani, the Secretary of Iran´s Supreme National Security Council. Press Release
11, Thursday: IAEA Board Urges Iran: Suspend Uranium Conversion, Re-Instate Seals. The IAEA Board of Governors has urged Iran to re-establish full suspension of all enrichment related activities and to re-instate the IAEA seals that were removed at its Uranium Conversion Facility in Isfahan yesterday, as part of a new resolution it adopted in Vienna this afternoon. Resolution - Safeguards in Iran [pdf] | Director General´s Statement
10, Wednesday: IAEA Confirms Iran Lifted Seals at Uranium Conversion Facility. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has informed Members of the IAEA Board of Governors that Iran has today removed the seals on the process lines and the UF4at the Uranium Conversion Facility in Isfahan. Also, in a briefing to members of international press yesterday, Dr. ElBaradei said he has called for maximum restraint, no unilateral actions, and continued negotiations by all parties. Press Release | Full Story | EU Statement, 9 August 2005 [pdf]
8, Monday: IAEA Chief Updates Board on Safeguards Developments in Iran. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has informed members of the Board of Governors that Iran today started to feed uranium ore concentrate into the first part of the process line at its Uranium Conversion Facility. The Board meets tomorrow in a special session to discuss the implementation of safeguards in Iran and related Board resolutions. Press Release | Media Advisory | Communication from France, Germany, UK, 8 August [pdf] | Communication from France, Germany, UK, 2 August [pdf] | Communication from Iran, 1 August [pdf]
4, Thursday: Safeguards in Iran. In statements made this week, the IAEA has called on Iran not to start any activities before the IAEA inspection system is in place. Spokesperson´s Statement | Director General´s Statement | Communication from Iran [pdf] | Communication from E3/EU [pdf]
1, Monday: Director General Releases Statement on Iran. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has made a statement on current safeguards developments in Iran. Press Release | Communication from Iran [pdf]
14, Tuesday: Director General ElBaradei Cites Iran Verification Among Key Challenges. At June meetings of the Agency´s Board of Governors, IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei updated the Board on IAEA verification activities in Iran over the past months. He also addressed ongoing steps to further strengthen the IAEA´s safeguards system. Director General Statement | IAEA and the NPT
13, Monday: Director General ElBaradei Reappointed, Cites Iran Verification Among Key Challenges. At June meetings, IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei was reappointed as Director General by the Agency´s Board of Governors. Speaking to the press in Vienna, Dr. ElBaradei outlined the challenges facing the IAEA in the coming years. Full Story | Transcript of Press Briefing
17, Thursday: Director General ElBaradei Assesses Nuclear Proliferation Threats. In an interview with CNN, IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei assessed the threats of nuclear proliferation facing the IAEA and international community. He called for a reevaluation and reinforcement of the world´s Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which States are reviewing in May 2005. He spoke in London, where the IAEA this week held a nuclear security conference. Transcript of Interview | Nuclear Security
8, Tuesday: IAEA Board of Governors Concludes March Session. The IAEA Board has concluded its meetings in Vienna on nuclear safeguards, safety, and technology issues. In briefings to the Board and the press, IAEA Director General Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei emphasized that IAEA inspectors are making "good progress" in verifying Iran's nuclear programme while underlining the need for Iran to be "more transparent". Full Story | Director General Press Briefing, 2 March 2005 | Director General Press Briefing, 28 February 2005
1, Tuesday: IAEA Board Briefed on IAEA Safeguards in Iran. The IAEA Board was briefed further today on Agency verification activities in Iran. Mr. Pierre Goldschmidt, head of IAEA Safeguards, updated the Board on work conducted since November 2004. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei addressed the Board 28 February on verification and other topics. Full Story | Director General Statement
31, Monday: IAEA Chief Briefs Press on Nuclear Verification, Security Issues. In recent media interviews, IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei underlined the urgency of stepping up efforts against nuclear proliferation and potential acts of terrorism. Speaking to reporters at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Dr. ElBaradei also addressed questions on the major issues before the IAEA, including nuclear verification in Iran and North Korea. Full Story | DG Interview - Washington Post