In Focus : IAEA and Iran
News Update on IAEA & Iran
Chronology of Key Events
(January - November 2008)
27, Thursday. IAEA Board Opens November Deliberations. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei opened a busy Board of Governors meeting today in Vienna, Austria, by addressing issues of technical cooperation, nuclear power, safety and security, and nuclear verification. Full Story | DG Statement | Audio: Nuclear Verification in Iran [.mp3] | IAEA Board Report, 19 November 2008 [pdf]
19, Wednesday. Latest Iran Safeguards Reports Circulated to IAEA Board. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei circulated his latest reports on nuclear safeguards in Iran to the Agency´s Board of Governors, the 35-member policymaking body. The Board next convenes in Vienna on 27 November. Full Story | IAEA Board Report [pdf]
27, Monday. IAEA Chief Addresses UN General Assembly. Speaking to the UN General Assembly in New York, IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei gave an update on the work of the Agency in the last year and highlighted some of the challenges which need to be addressed. Full Story | DG Statement
9, Thursday. Communication from Iran. The IAEA circulated a communication from the the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran (issued as INFCIRC/739) regarding the Safeguards Implementation Report for 2007. INFCIRC/739 [pdf]
1, Wednesday. Communication from Iran. The IAEA circulated a communication from the the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran (issued as INFCIRC/737), that forwarded the "Explanatory Comments by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the Report of the IAEA Director General to the September 2008 Board of Governors (GOV/2008/38)". INFCIRC/737 [pdf] | IAEA Board Report, 15 September 2008
29, Monday. IAEA General Conference Opens in Vienna. The 52nd annual IAEA General Conference opened in Vienna, Austria with high-level delegates and representatives from the Agency´s 145 Member States in attendance. In a statement to delegates, Director General ElBaradei reviewed tough challenges and hard decisions facing the Agency in areas of nuclear safeguards, security, safety, and peaceful development. Full Story | DG Statement | Audio: DG Statement [.mp3] | 52nd IAEA General Conference | Iran´s Statement [pdf]
27, Saturday. UN Security Council Resolution on Iran. Taking note of a report by IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution that "calls upon Iran to comply fully and without delay with its obligations" under previous resolutions of the Security Council, and to meet the requirements of the IAEA Board of Governors. SC Resolution 1835 (2008) [pdf]
22, Monday. IAEA Board Begins September Deliberations. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei briefed the IAEA Board of Governors today on a range of issues, including nuclear safeguards, technical cooperation, and safety and security. The 35-member policymaking body meets this week in Vienna. Full Story | DG Statement | Video: DG Statement Audio: 1 : 2 : 3 [.mp3] | IAEA Board Report, 15 September 2008 [pdf]
16, Tuesday. Iran Safeguards Report Circulated to IAEA Board. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei circulated his latest report on nuclear safeguards in Iran to the Agency´s Board of Governors, the 35-member policymaking body. The report outlines developments since the Director General´s report of 23 May. Full Story | IAEA Board Report, 15 September 2008 [pdf]
11, Tuesday. Communication from Iran. The IAEA circulated a communication from the the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran (issued as INFCIRC/733), that forwarded the text of the "Statement on the Islamic Republic of Iran´s Nuclear Issue" adopted by the XV Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement. INFCIRC/733 [pdf]
1, Tuesday. Communication from UK. The IAEA circulated a communication from the UK (issued as INFCIRC/730), on behalf of Resident Representatives of China, France, Germany, Russian Federation, UK and USA, and Secretary General and High Representative of the European Union, that forwarded the text of a letter and offer of 12 June 2008 delivered to Iran. INFCIRC/730 [pdf]
18, Wednesday. Communication from Iran. The IAEA circulated a communication from Iran (issued as INFCIRC/729) that forwarded the text of the "Islamic Republic of Iran´s proposed package for constructive negotiation". INFCIRC/729 [pdf]
13, Friday. Latest Report on IAEA Nuclear Safeguards Issued. In 2007, the IAEA applied nuclear safeguards for 163 States. A summary of the findings and conclusions are reported in the latest IAEA Safeguards Statement. Statement
2 June, Monday. IAEA Board Begins June Deliberations. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei opened the June Board of Governors meeting by addressing safeguards implementations, nuclear safety and security, and other Agency matters. The Board is meeting this week in Vienna. Full Story | DG Statement | Audio: DG Full Statement [mp3]
26 May, Monday. Iran Report Sent to UN Security Council, IAEA Board. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has circulated a report to the UN Security Council and IAEA Board of Governors on the Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and Relevant Provisions of Security Council Resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007) and 1803 (2008) in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Full Story | IAEA Board Report [pdf]
28 March, Friday. Communication from Iran. The IAEA circulated a communication from Iran (issued as INFCIRC/724) that forwarded a recent letter of its Foreign Minister, H.E. Mr. Motaki, to the Secretary General of the United Nations regarding the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Iran´s nuclear issues. INFCIRC/724 [pdf] | SC Resolution 1803 (2008) [pdf]
5 March, Wednesday. Statement Following Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1803 (2008). The Governor for the Russian Federation and Resident Representatives of China, France, Germany, UK and USA, with the support of the High Representative of the European Union, requested the IAEA Secretariat to release the text of a statement on the occasion of the adoption on 3 March 2008 of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1803 (2008). INFCIRC/723 [pdf] | SC Resolution 1803 (2008) [pdf]
3 March, Monday. Security Council Authorizes More Sanctions Against Iran Over Nuclear Issue. The UN Security Council has imposed a third round of sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme citing concerns of "the proliferation risks presented by the Iranian nuclear programme." The resolution calls for IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei to report within 90 days on whether Iran has fully suspended uranium enrichment activities, in line with a previous Council demand. SC Resolution 1803 (2008) | UN News Centre | UN Press Release
3 March, Monday. Director General Addresses Board on Nuclear Issues. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei addressed the Board of Governors on several topics, including nuclear safety and security, assurance of fuel supply, the implementation of safeguards in Iran and other Agency matters. The Board is meeting this week in Vienna. Full Story | DG Statement | Video: Nuclear Verification in Iran | Audio: DG Full Statement | IAEA Board Report, 22 February 2008 [pdf]
29 February, Friday. Resolution on Iran Nuclear Programme Before UN Security Council. The UN Security Council is moving towards a decision on the latest resolution on Iran´s nuclear programme, based on news reports. The IAEA Board meets 3 March to consider nuclear safeguards in Iran, among other topics. World News
22 February, Friday. Latest Iran Safeguards Report Delivered to IAEA Board. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei today circulated his latest report on nuclear safeguards in Iran to the Agency´s Board of Governors, the 35-member policymaking body. Full Story | IAEA Board Report [pdf] | Video: Q&A with DG | Audio: Q&A with DG: Verification of Outstanding Issues :: Monitoring of Iran´s Nuclear Programme :: Measures to Build Confidence | Transcript of Video
24 January, Thursday. UN Powers Agree on More Iran Sanctions. Major U.N. Security Council powers have agreed on an incremental increase in sanctions on Iran, including a new restriction on exporters doing business with the country, diplomats said Thursday. The New York Times
13 January, Sunday. IAEA Chief Concludes Visit to Iran. An IAEA delegation headed by Director General Mohamed ElBaradei concluded a two-day visit to Iran for meetings on the implementation of nuclear safeguards. Press Release | IAEA-Iran Workplan, 27 August 2007 [pdf]
8 January, Tuesday. IAEA Chief Accepts Invitation to Visit Iran. The IAEA Director General is traveling to Iran at the invitation of high-level officials for two days of discussions, 11-12 January. Full Story