IAEA Press Releases
Press Release 2007/01
Statement by IAEA Spokesperson, Melissa Fleming on Iran
22 January 2007 | "Details of inspector designation is a confidential matter between the IAEA and the country concerned. In this case, we are discussing with Iran its request for withdrawing the designation of certain safeguards inspectors.
It should be noted however, that there are a sufficient number of inspectors designated for Iran and the IAEA is able to perform its inspection activities in accordance with Iran´s Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement."
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Melissa Fleming
Head, Media and Outreach Section
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Division of Public Information
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