In Focus : IAEA and Iran
News Update on IAEA & Iran
Chronology of Key Events
(January - November 2009)
4-5, Wednesday-Thursday. IAEA Chief Addresses Iran Issues. In several interviews, IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei talks about issues regarding Iran. Webcast: Amanpour and ElBaradei, CNN, 5 November 2009 | Bunkers or Breakthrough?, NYT, 5 November 2009 | Paul C. Warnke Lecture on International Security: A World Free of Nuclear Weapons: Illusion or Possibility, CFR, 4 November 2009
2, 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 | Audio: DG Statement
29, Thursday. IAEA Receives Initial Iranian Response on Proposal to Supply Nuclear Fuel to Research Reactor. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has received an initial response from the Iranian authorities to his proposal to use Iran´s low-enriched uranium for manufacturing fuel for the continued operation of the Tehran Research Reactor, which is devoted mainly to producing radioisotopes for medical purposes. Press Release
24, Saturday. IAEA Inspectors Depart for Iran Site Visit. Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency departed Vienna International Airport and are expected to arrive in Tehran later today. Full Story
23, Friday. IAEA Statement on Proposal to Supply Nuclear Fuel to Iranian Research Reactor. The United States, Russia and France have indicated today their positive response to Director General Mohamed ElBaradei´s proposal on a draft agreement to supply Iran with nuclear fuel for its research reactor, for the production inter alia of radioisotopes for medical purposes. Press Release
21, Wednesday. IAEA Draft Agreement Circulated at Nuclear Fuel Talks. The technical meeting addressing Iran´s request for the supply of nuclear fuel for the Tehran Research Reactor concluded. The parties received a detailed, technical agreement for consideration from the IAEA. Full Story | Video: DG´s Remarks to Media :: YouTube | Transcript: DG´s Remarks to Media | Photo Gallery, Flickr
19, Monday. IAEA Hosts Talks on Supplying Nuclear Fuel for Iranian Research Reactor. The IAEA is hosting a meeting of representatives from France, Iran, Russia and the United States at the Agency´s Headquarters in Vienna. Full Story | Photo Gallery, Flickr | Media Advisory, 15 October 2009
5, Monday. IAEA Director General and Iranian Officials Discuss Enrichment Plant Visit. IAEA Director General Mohammed ElBaradei met Iranian authorities in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday, 4 October 2009, and discussed arrangements for the Agency's access to a newly disclosed uranium enrichment facility, under construction in Qom, Iran. Full Story | Audio: Joint Press Conference with Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, 4 October 2009 [.mp3] | Transcript: Joint Press Conference, 4 October 2009
3, Saturday. Language of Force is not Helpful on Iran Issue. In an interview with The Hindu during a visit to New Delhi, India, IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei spoke at length about the safeguards issue in Iran. Transcript
7, Monday. Director General Reports to Board on Range of Nuclear Matters. During today´s opening of the IAEA Board of Governors, Director General Mohamed ElBaradei reported on nuclear power, nuclear applications, security and safety as well as non-proliferation issues. The Board is meeting this week in Vienna. Full Story | DG Statement | Audio: DG Statement [.mp3] | Video: Safeguards in Iran | IAEA Board Report, 28 August 2009 [pdf]
7, Monday. Communication from Iran. The IAEA circulated a communication from the the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran (issued as INFCIRC/768) regarding the implementation of safeguards in Iran. INFCIRC/768 [pdf]
28, Friday. Safeguards Report Circulated to IAEA Board. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has circulated his latest report on nuclear safeguards in Iran to the Agency´s Board of Governors, the 35-member policymaking body. The Board next convenes in Vienna on 7 September. Full Story | IAEA Press Statement | IAEA Board Report, 28 August 2009 [pdf]
28, Tuesday. Latest Report on IAEA Nuclear Safeguards Issued. In 2008, the IAEA applied nuclear safeguards for 163 States. A summary of the findings and conclusions are reported in the latest IAEA Safeguards Statement. Statement
29, Monday. Communication from Iran. The IAEA circulated a communication from the the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran (issued as INFCIRC/761) regarding statements delivered during the meeting of the Board of Governors on 17 June 2009. INFCIRC/761 [pdf]
17, Wednesday. Non-Proliferation. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei intervened at the IAEA Board of Governors to comment on non-proliferation issues. DG Statement
15, Monday. Director General Reports to the Board on Nuclear Issues. During the opening of the Board of Governors, IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei reported on the successes of the Agency´s Technical Cooperation programme, on nuclear power, nuclear applications, security and safety as well as non-proliferation. Full Story | DG Statement | Audio: DG Statement [.mp3] | Video: Safeguards in Iran | IAEA Board Report, 5 June 2009 [pdf]
5, Friday. Safeguards Reports Circulated to IAEA Board for June Meetings. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has circulated his latest report on nuclear safeguards in Iran to the Agency´s Board of Governors, the 35-member policymaking body, in advance of their meetings this month. Full Story | IAEA Board Report, 5 June 2009 [pdf]
1, Wednesday. Communication from China, France, Germany, Russia, UK and USA. The IAEA circulated a communication from China, France, Germany, Russia, UK and USA (issued as INFCIRC/749), that forwarded a joint statement on Iran´s nuclear programme, delivered at the March Board of Governors meeting. INFCIRC/749 [pdf]
2, Monday. IAEA Board Begins March Deliberations. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei opened the March Board of Governors meeting by addressing nuclear safety and security, nuclear power, nuclear applications, verification of nuclear non-proliferation as well as the Agency´s programme and budget. The Board is meeting this week in Vienna. Full Story | DG Statement | Video: Nuclear Verification in Iran | Audio: Nuclear Verification in Iran [.mp3] | IAEA Board Report, 19 February 2009 [pdf]
20, Friday. Safeguards Report Circulated to IAEA Board. IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has circulated his latest report on nuclear safeguards in Iran to the Agency´s Board of Governors, the 35-member policymaking body. The Board next convenes in Vienna on 2 March. Full Story | IAEA Board Report, 19 February 2009 [pdf], 19 November 2008 [pdf]