In Focus : IAEA and Iran
News Update on IAEA & Iran
Chronology of Key Events
(January - December 2007)
4 December, Tuesday. IAEA Chief on New U.S. Intelligence Estimate on Iran. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei received with great interest the new U.S. National Intelligence Estimate about Iran´s nuclear program which concludes that there has been no on-going nuclear weapons program in Iran since the fall of 2003. Press Release
22, Thursday. IAEA Head Briefs Board on Nuclear Issues. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei briefed the IAEA Board of Governors on a range of issues, including the Technical Cooperation programme, nuclear safeguards in Iran and the DPRK, and the Agency´s funding. The Board is meeting this week in Vienna. Full Story | Video: Verification in Iran | DG Statement | IAEA Board Report, 15 November 2007 [pdf]
15, Thursday. Report on Iran Safeguards Sent to IAEA Board. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has circulated his latest report to the upcoming meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors on the Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and Relevant Provisions of Security Council Resolutions 1737 (2006) and 1747 (2007) in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Full Story | SC Resolution 1747 (2007) | SC Resolution 1737 (2006) | IAEA Board Report
30, Tuesday. UN General Assembly Reaffirms Support for IAEA. The United Nations General Assembly has reaffirmed strong support for the IAEA´s work, following Director General Mohamed ElBaradei´s annual address delivered in New York on 29 October. Full Story | Statement
17, Monday. Director General Addresses General Conference. In a statement to delegations of Member States meeting at the 51st IAEA General Conference, Director General Mohamed ElBaradei reviewed major international developments and challenges facing the Agency and international community. Full Story | DG Statement: Full Version - Abridged Version
12, Wednesday. IAEA Board Considers Safeguards Implementation in Iran. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei talked to media representatives about the Board of Governors´ consideration of safeguards implementation in Iran. The Board derestricted the latest report on Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and Relevant Provisions of Security Council Resolutions 1737 (2006) and 1747 (2007) in the Islamic Republic of Iran submitted by Dr. ElBaradei. Full Story | Press Briefing: Video | Press Briefing: Audio | IAEA Board Report and Corrigendum | SC Resolution 1747 (2007) | SC Resolution 1737 (2006)
10, Monday. Board of Governors Meeting Starts in Vienna. The 35-member IAEA Board of Governors are meeting in Vienna this week to disccus the Agency´s work on nuclear safety, nuclear security, nuclear science, technology and applications, as well as current safeguards implementation issues. DG Statement | Media Advisory
30, Thursday. Report on Iran Safeguards Sent to IAEA Board. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has circulated his latest report to the upcoming meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors on the Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The report covers developments since Dr. ElBaradei´s report of 23 May 2007. Full Story | Workplan Released (Update from 27 August)
27, Monday. Workplan to resolve outstanding issues released. The Islamic Repulic of Iran today requested the IAEA Secretariat to release the text of a work plan agreed between Iran and the IAEA titled Understandings of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the IAEA on the Modalities of Resolution of the Outstanding Issues. Full Story (Updated 30 August) | INFCIRC/711
25, Wednesday. 25 July 2007 | IAEA - Iran: Arak Visit Announced. IAEA inspectors will visit Iran´s Arak reactor early next week and more talks are planned for August. Full Story | Press Briefing
13, Friday. IAEA Team Returns from Tehran Meetings on Iran´s Nuclear Programme. Following the June 2007 meeting between Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei, IAEA Director General, and Dr. Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, an Agency delegation, headed by Mr. Olli Heinonen, Deputy Director General for Safeguards, visited Iran from 11 - 12 July 2007. Full Story | Press Release
9, Monday. Director General Briefs Press on Iran, North Korea & Budget. The IAEA Board of Governors are meeting this week at the Agency´s headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Director General Mohamed ElBaradei spoke to reporters on Iran, North Korea and the IAEA's Budget. Full Story | DG Board Statement | Audio: DG Speaks on Iran
25, Monday. IAEA Chief, Iran´s Larijani Hold Second Meeting. Dr. Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran´s Supreme National Security Council, flew to Vienna Sunday evening, 24 June, to hold another meeting with Director General Mohamed ElBaradei. Press Release
22, Friday. IAEA and Iran Agree to Start Drafting "Work Plan". Iran and the IAEA could soom start work on drafting a plan of action that will address all outstanding issues regarding Iran´s nuclear programme. Full Story
20, Wednesday. Latest Report on IAEA Nuclear Safeguards Issued. In 2006, the IAEA applied nuclear safeguards for 162 States. A summary of the findings and conclusions are reported in the latest IAEA Safeguards Statement. Statement
14, Thursday. Director General Briefs Press on Iran´s Nuclear Programme. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei spoke to the press about Iran´s nuclear programme, saying the next few months were "crucial" and that "diplomacy and negotiation" provided the only durable solution. The IAEA Board derestricted the latest report on the implementation of safeguards and relevant provisions of Security Council Resolutions in Iran submitted by Dr. ElBaradei. Full Story | Audio: DG Speaks on Iran | IAEA Board Report, 23 May 2007 [pdf] | SC Resolutions: 1747 (2007); 1737 (2006); 1696 (2006) [pdf]
11, Monday. IAEA Chief Briefs Board on Nuclear Issues. IAEA Chief Mohamed ElBaradei briefed the IAEA Board of Governors on a range of nuclear issues, including IAEA safeguards in Iran, nuclear plant safety and budget concerns. The Board is meeting this week in Vienna. Full Story | DG Statement
23, Wednesday. Report on Iran Safeguards Sent to IAEA Board, Security Council. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has circulated his latest report to the upcoming meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors on the Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and Relevant Provisions of Security Council Resolutions in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Full Story | IAEA Board Report [pdf]
24, Saturday. UN Security Council Adopts Resolution on Iran. The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1747 on 24 March 2007. As reported by the UN press office, the resolution imposes further sanctions on Iran and reaffirms that Iran must take the steps required by the IAEA Board. UN News Centre | UNSG Urges Compliance | SC Resolution 1747 (2007) [pdf] | IAEA Board Report, 22 February 2007 [pdf] | IAEA Board Report, 9 February 2007 [pdf]
5, Monday. IAEA Board Meets in Vienna. The IAEA Board of Governors is meeting this week at the Agency´s Vienna Headquarters. Director General Mohamed ElBaradei today briefed the Board on issues of nuclear verification, safety and security and the peaceful use of nuclear technologies. He also spoke to the Press. Full Story | Video: Iran | Audio: Iran | DG Statement | IAEA Board Report, 22 February 2007 [pdf] | IAEA Board Report, 9 February 2007 [pdf]>
27, Tuesday. IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Starting 5 March 2007. The IAEA Board of Governors will convene a regular meeting in the Agency´s Headquarters at 10:30 on Monday, 5 March 2007, in the IAEA Boardroom, C04, in the Vienna International Centre. Media Advisory | Report on Iran Safeguards Sent to IAEA Board, Security Council, 22 February 2007 | Security Council Circulated Report [pdf]
22, Thursday. Report on Iran Safeguards Sent to IAEA Board, Security Council. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has circulated his latest report to the upcoming meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors on the Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and Relevant Provisions of Security Council Resolution 1737 (2006) in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Full Story | Press Release | Security Council Report [pdf] | IAEA Board Report [pdf]
19, Monday. Interview with Director General on Iran and North Korea. In an interview with the Financial Times, IAEA Director General addressed nuclear non-proliferation issues and IAEA verification of nuclear programmes in Iran and in the Democratic People´s Republic of Korea. Transcript of Interview
12, Monday. Report on Iran & IAEA Cooperation Sent to Agency Board. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has circulated a report to the Agency´s Board of Governors on cooperation between Iran and the IAEA in light of UN Security Council Resolution 1737. Full Story
9, Friday. Director General Reports to IAEA Board on Technical Cooperation with Iran. IAEA Director General ElBaradei today circulated a report to the Agency´s Board of Governors on cooperation between Iran and the IAEA in light of UN Security Council Resolution 1737. The 35-member Board will consider the report at its next meetings beginning in Vienna 5 March. The report´s circulation is restricted and unless the IAEA Board decides otherwise it cannot be released to the public. IAEA Board Report [pdf] | DER SPIEGEL Interview | CNN Interview, 27 January 2007| 
Watch CNN Interview | IAEA Board of Governors
29, Monday. Dr. ElBaradei Calls for "Timeout" on Iran Nuclear Issue. In an interview with CNN among other international media in Davos 26 January, IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei called for a "timeout regarding the Iranian nuclear issue", saying he hoped talks could resume on the matter. Full Story | CNN Interview, 27 January 2007 | Watch CNN Interview
23, Tuesday. Director General Meets High-Levels Officials in France on Iran, Nuclear Issues. IAEA Head Mohamed ElBaradei met with high-level officials in France 17-18 January to discuss issues related to nuclear non-proliferation and the peaceful development of nuclear power. One main focus was Iran´s nuclear programme and the UN Security Council resolution concerning it. Full Story | SC Resolution 1737 (2006) [pdf]
22, Monday. Statement by IAEA Spokesperson, Melissa Fleming on Iran. Details of inspector designation is a confidential matter between the IAEA and the country concerned. Press Release