INVO & Iraq Chronology
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1991
1992
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1994
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2003
2004
3 Apr 1991 |
UNSCR 687 adopted. Decides to establish UNSCOM and gives IAEA two mandates: (1) to uncover and
dismantle Iraq's clandestine nuclear programme, and (2) to develop and implement an
Ongoing Monitoring and Verification (OMV) Plan. |
15 Apr 1991 |
IAEA establishes Action Team. Responsible for planning and co-ordinating Agency's implementation of UNSCR 687. |
18 Apr 1991 |
First Iraqi Declaration. Denies having nuclear weapons or weapons-grade nuclear material. |
19 Apr 1991 |
IAEA letter to Iraq regarding declaration. Agency questions accuracy of 18 Apr 1991 declaration. |
27 Apr 1991 |
Second Iraqi Declaration. Declares nuclear materials already subject to IAEA safeguards
and lists facilities at Tuwaitha and Al Qaim. |
15 May 1991 |
IAEA submits plan to UNSC. Implements UNSCR 687 task to destroy, remove, and render harmless
Iraq's nuclear capabilities. |
15-21 May 1991 |
First IAEA on-site inspection (IAEA 1) conducted in Iraq under UNSCR 687. IAEA inspects declared sites and Tarmiya. |
17 Jun 1991 |
UNSCR 699 adopted. UNSC approves IAEA plan for destruction, removal and rendering harmless
of items specified in Para. 12, UNSCR 687. |
22 Jun-3 Jul 1991
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IAEA 2. Iraq denies access to two sites, fires warning shots at inspectors. |
30 Jun-3 Jul 1991 |
High Level UN Mission to Iraq. Reports Iraqi response falls short of requirements of UNSCR 687. |
7-18 Jul 1991 |
IAEA 3. Reveals large stocks of natural uranium and existence of various uranium enrichment programs. |
7 Jul 1991 |
Third Iraqi Declaration. Declaration maintains that Iraq had complied with the Treaty on Non-Proliferation
of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and IAEA Safeguards Agreement. Discloses clandestine centrifuge, chemical,
and electro-magnetic isotope separation (EMIS) uranium enrichment programs. Al Atheer visited by IAEA 3,
but Iraq conceals true function until destruction. |
9 Jul 1991 |
IAEA letter to Iraq regarding third declaration. Letter points out uranium enrichment programs
should have been declared under Safeguards Agreement. |
10 Jul 1991 |
Iraqi reply to IAEA letter of 9 Jul 1991. Letter attempts to justify failure to declare uranium enrichment programs. |
11 Jul 1991 |
Second IAEA letter to Iraq regarding third declaration. Letter points out nuclear material
should have been declared under Safeguards Agreement. |
15 Jul 1991 |
Board of Governors adopts resolution declaring Iraq has not complied with safeguards agreement.
IAEA's consolidated report on IAEA 1 and IAEA 2 on-site inspections
(S/22788) under
UNSCR 687 of
Iraq nuclear capabilities. Report also sent to UNSC and UNGA. |
25 Jul 1991 |
Report of IAEA 3 on-site inspection (S/22837) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
27 Jul-10 Aug 1991 |
IAEA 4. Conducts detailed assessment of EMIS program and Al Atheer capabilities. |
28 Jul 1991 |
Iraq submits additional list of nuclear material to IAEA 4. List of materials includes items not previously declared. |
29 Jul 1991 |
IAEA submits plan for ongoing monitoring and verification (OMV). OMV Plan called for by UNSCR 687. |
15 Aug 1991 |
UNSCR 707 adopted.
Demands Iraq halt all nuclear activity, provide full disclosure of
its weapons programs, and provide UNSCOM and IAEA inspectors immediate, unrestricted,
unconditional access to all sites. Declares Iraq to be in material breach of UNSCR 687. |
11 Sep 1991 |
Report of IAEA 4 on-site inspection (S/22986)
in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
14-20 Sep 1991 |
IAEA 5. Concentrates on Iraqi declarations concerning nuclear materials, plutonium extraction, and uranium enrichment. |
21-30 Sep 1991 |
IAEA 6. Inspectors detained in parking lot for four days after discovering
documentation relating to Iraq's nuclear weaponization program. Documentation seized
by inspectors forcibly confiscated by Iraq and returned to inspectors after a period of about six hours.
Iraq removes all documents referring to PC-3 Group Four weaponization effort. |
23 Sep 1991 |
UNSC calls on Iraq to implement UNSCR 707. |
24 Sep 1991 |
UNSC condemns Iraq for obstruction of IAEA 6. |
4 Oct 1991 |
Report of IAEA 5 on-site inspection (S/23112) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
8 Oct 1991 |
Report of IAEA 6 on-site inspection (S/23122)
in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
11 Oct 1991 |
UNSCR 715 adopted. Approves OMV Plan called for in UNSCR 687. |
11-22 Oct 1991 |
IAEA 7. Destruction of uranium enrichment and reprocessing equipment. |
11-18 Nov 1991 |
IAEA 8. Removal of unirradiated fuel. Centrifuge program investigation. |
14 Nov 1991 |
Report of IAEA 7 on-site inspection (S/23215) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
19 Nov 1991 |
Iraq rejects OMV Plan. Iraq refused to accept UNSCR 715
until 26 Nov 1993. |
20 Nov 1991 |
Iraq provides information relevant to OMV. Iraq provided supplementary declaration on
13-14 Jan 1992, but declaration remained incomplete. |
6-11 Dec 1991 |
Iraq provides IAEA with information regarding nuclear programs. Information required for
OMV under UNSCR 715. |
12 Dec 1991 |
Report of IAEA 8 on-site inspection (S/23283) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
17 Dec 1991 |
First report on the implementation of the plan for the destruction, removal,
and rendering harmless of items listed in paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687.
Document issued as S/23295. |
11-14 Jan 1992 |
IAEA 9. Iraq acknowledges centrifuge program procurement not previously declared. |
27-30 Jan 1992 |
Special UNSCOM Mission. To secure unconditional acceptance of UNSC resolutions. |
30 Jan 1992 |
Report of IAEA 9 on-site inspection (S/23505) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
5-13 Feb 1992 |
IAEA 10. Search for reported underground reactor finds no evidence for existence of such a facility. |
19 Feb 1992 |
UNSC declares Iraq in material breach of UNSCR 687 provisions. Failure to acknowledge obligations
under UNSCR 707 & 715. Failure to provide full disclosure of weapons capabilities. |
21-23 Feb 1992 |
Special UNSCOM Mission. To secure unconditional acceptance of obligations under UNSC resolutions. |
27 Feb 1992 |
UNSCOM reports failure of Special Mission. Iraq does not accept unconditionally its obligations under UNSC resolutions. |
26 Feb 1992 |
Report IAEA 10 on-site inspection (S/23644) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
12 Mar 1992 |
Iraq hands over Full, Final and Complete Disclosure (FFCD) to IAEA Director General.
FFCD consolidates previous declarations and is treated as a draft in light of Agency questions
about its adequacy. Iraq denies function of Al Atheer for weapons despite documentary evidence.
IAEA decision to destroy Al Atheer. |
7-15 Apr 1992 |
IAEA 11. Al Atheer facility destruction begun. |
15 Apr 1991 |
First report on the implementation on the plan for future Ongoing Monitoring and Verification
in Iraq under paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687. Document issued as S/23813. |
22 May 1992 |
Report of IAEA 11 on-site inspection (S/23947) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
17 Jun 1991 |
Second progress report on the implementation of the plan for the destruction, removal,
and rendering harmless of items listed in paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687.
Document issued as S/24110. |
26 May-4 Jun 1992 |
IAEA 12. Al Atheer facility destruction completed. Removal of HEU from Iraq. |
2 Jul 1992 |
Report of IAEA 12 on-site inspection (S/24223) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
14-21 Jul 1992 |
IAEA 13. Tarmiya and Al Sharqat facility destruction largely completed. |
16 Aug 1992 |
Report of IAEA 13 on-site inspection (S/24450) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
31 Aug-7 Sep 1992 |
IAEA 14. Baseline radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses started. |
25 Sep 1992 |
IAEA General Conference condemns Iraq's non-compliance with safeguards agreement. |
28 Sep 1992 |
Report of IAEA 14 on-site inspection (S/24593) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
28 Oct 1992 |
Second report on the implementation on the plan for future Ongoing Monitoring and
Verification in Iraq under paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687. Document issued
as S/24722. |
8-18 Nov 1992 |
IAEA 15. Baseline radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses completed. |
5-8 Dec 1992 |
IAEA 16. Iraq resists providing procurement information. |
17 Dec 1992 |
Report of IAEA 15 on-site inspection (S/24981)
in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
17 Dec 1992 |
Third report on the implementation of the plan for the destruction, removal,
and rendering harmless of items listed in paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687. Document issued as
S/24988. |
24 Dec 1992 |
Report of IAEA 16 on-site inspection
(S/25013) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
25-31 Jan 1993 |
IAEA 17. Continued Iraqi resistance to providing procurement information. |
3-11 Mar 1993 |
IAEA 18. Search reveals no evidence of reported underground facilities. |
13 Mar 1993 |
Report of IAEA 17 on-site inspection (S/25411) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
19 Apr 1993 |
Third report on the implementation on the plan for future Ongoing Monitoring
and Verification in Iraq under paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687.
Document issued as S/25621. |
26 Apr 1993 |
Report of IAEA 18 on-site inspection (S/25666) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
30 Apr-7 May 1993 |
IAEA 19. First periodic radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses. |
21 Jun 1993 |
Report of IAEA 19 on-site inspection (S/25982) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
21 Jun 1993 |
Fourth report on the implementation of the plan for the destruction, removal, and rendering
harmless of items listed in paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687.
Document issued as S/25983. |
25-30 Jun 1993 |
IAEA 20. Preparations for removal of irradiated fuel. Machine tool verifications at multiple sites. |
24-27 Jul 1993 |
IAEA 21 Continuation of IAEA 20 activities. First inspection of south Taji area. |
20 Aug 1993 |
Consolidated report on IAEA 20 and IAEA 21 on-site inspections
(S/26333) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
31 Aug-9 Sep 1993 |
High Level Technical Talks in New York. UNSCOM, IAEA, and Iraq participate. |
31 Aug-9 Sep 1993 |
High Level Technical Talks in New York. UNSCOM, IAEA, and Iraq participate. |
10-24 Sep 1993 |
IAEA Aerial Gamma Survey. Tuwaitha, Al Jesira, & Al Atheer surveyed. |
30 Sep-8 Oct 1993 |
IAEA/Iraq High Level Technical Talks in Baghdad. IAEA and Iraq review progress in implementing UNSCR 687 and 715. |
2-8 Oct 1993 |
High Level Technical Talks in New York. Follow up of first talks between IAEA, UNSCOM & Iraq. |
1-15 Nov 1993 |
IAEA 22. Second periodic radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses. |
3 Nov 1993 |
Fourth report on the implementation on the plan for future Ongoing Monitoring and
Verification in Iraq under paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687.
Document issued as S/23813. |
15-30 Nov 1993 |
High Level Technical Talks in New York. Third round of talks to address outstanding issues. IAEA, UNSCOM & Iraq participate. |
26 Nov 1993 |
Iraq accepts its obligations under UNSCR 715 (1991). UNSCR 715 approved OMV plan on 11 Oct 1991. |
2-16 Dec 1993 |
IAEA Aerial Gamma Survey follow up. Follow up of 10-24 Sep 1993 aerial survey. |
20 Dec 1993 |
Fifth report on the implementation of the plan for the destruction, removal, and rendering harmless
of items listed in paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687.
Document issued as S/26897. |
14 Jan 1994 |
Report of IAEA 22 on-site inspection (S/1994/31) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
2-5 Feb 1994 |
High Level Technical Talks in Baghdad. Fourth round of talks between IAEA, UNSCOM & Iraq. |
4-11 Feb 1994 |
IAEA 23. Machine tool inventory and machine tool surveillance system installation. Removal of irradiated fuel completed. |
14-19 Mar 1994 |
High Level Technical Talks in New York. Fifth round of talks between IAEA, UNSCOM & Iraq. |
11-22 Mar 1994 |
IAEA 24. Third periodic radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses. |
24-26 Mar 1994 |
High Level Technical Talks in Baghdad. UNSCOM, IAEA, & Iraq assess progress in preparing for OMV and issue joint statement. |
25 Mar 1994 |
Report of IAEA 23 on-site inspection (S/1994/355) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
22 Apr 1994 |
Fifth report on the implementation on the plan for future Ongoing Monitoring and
Verification in Iraq under paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687. Document issued as
S/1994/490. |
1 Jun 1994 |
Report of IAEA 24 on-site inspection (S/1994/650) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
22 Jun-1 Jul 1994 |
IAEA 25. Continuing work to establish nuclear material balance. |
4-5 Jul 1994 |
High Level Technical Talks in Baghdad. Sixth round of talks between IAEA, UNSCOM & Iraq. |
5 Jul 1993 |
Sixth report on the implementation of the plan for the destruction, removal, and rendering harmless
of items listed in paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687.
Document issued as S/1994/793. |
22 Aug-9 Sep 1994 |
IAEA 26. NMG 9401. Laser uranium enrichment investigation. Continuous permanent presence of
IAEA in Iraq [Nuclear Monitoring Group (NMG)] established. |
26 Aug 1994 |
Report of IAEA 25 on-site inspection (S/1994/1001) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
10 Oct 1994 |
Sixth report on the implementation on the plan for future Ongoing Monitoring and Verification
in Iraq under paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687.
Document issued as S/1994/1151. |
14-21 Oct 1994 |
IAEA 27. Fourth periodic radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses. |
22 Oct 1994 |
Report of IAEA 26 on-site inspection
(S/1994/1206) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
22 Dec 1994 |
Seventh report on the implementation of the plan for the destruction, removal, and rendering
harmless of items listed in paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687.
Document issued as S/1994/1438. |
22 Dec 1994 |
Report of IAEA 27 on-site inspection (S/1994/1443)
in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
4-12 Apr 1995 |
NMG 9504. Fifth periodic radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses. |
11 Apr 1995 |
Seventh report on the implementation on the plan for future Ongoing Monitoring and Verification in
Iraq under paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687.
Document issued as S/1995/287. |
14 Apr 1995 |
UNSCR 986 adopted. Authorizes
sale of Iraqi oil for humanitarian needs. Negotiations for implementation
delay start of oil sale until 1997. |
13 Jun 1995 |
Seventh report on the implementation of the plan for the destruction, removal, and rendering
harmless of items listed in paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687. Document issued as
S/1995/481. |
7 Aug 1995 |
Lt. Gen. Hussein Kamel defects to Jordan. |
12 Aug 1995 |
Iraq invites IAEA to send delegation to Baghdad. |
17-20 Aug 1995 |
IAEA High Level Delegation in Iraq. Revelations confirming extensive clandestine nuclear weapons program
indicate need for complete revision of FFCD. |
17 Aug 1995 |
Iraq admits having planned to use safeguarded HEU for weapon. Crash Program designed to overcome
lack of fissile material production. |
20 Aug 1995 |
Iraq hands over document cache to UNSCOM & IAEA. Iraq releases information allegedly
withheld on Hussein Kamel's orders without the knowledge of the Iraqi government.
Haider House Farm cache consists of more than 500,000 pages of documents. |
22 Aug 1995 |
IAEA discussions with Hussein Kamel in Jordan. |
9-20 Sep 1995 |
IAEA 28. Follow up investigation of information provided after Hussein Kamel's defection.
Need for new FFCD restated. |
15-22 Oct 1995 |
NMG 9515. Sixth periodic radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses. |
17-24 Oct 1995 |
IAEA 29. Further follow up of information provided after Hussein Kamel's defection. |
21 Jul 1995 |
Eighth report on the implementation on the plan for future Ongoing Monitoring and Verification in
Iraq under paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687. Document issued as S/1995/604. |
6 Oct 1995 |
Ninth report on the implementation on the plan for future Ongoing Monitoring
and Verification in Iraq under paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687.
Document issued as S/1995/844. |
1 Dec 1995 |
Report of IAEA 28 on-site inspection (S/1995/1003) in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
18 Dec 1995 |
Seventh report on the implementation of the plan for the destruction, removal,
and rendering harmless of items listed in paragraph 12 of UNSCR 687.
Document issued as S/1995/481.
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10 Jan 1996 |
Report of IAEA 29 on-site inspection (S/1996/14)
in Iraq under UNSCR 687. |
1 Mar 1996 |
Iraq delivers FFCD. IAEA review establishes need for clarifications and additions to FFCD. |
26 Mar 1996 |
UNSCR 1051 adopted. Established import/export monitoring mechanism. |
11 Apr 1996 |
IAEA's first consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051,
Document issued as S/1996/261. |
22-29 Apr 1996 |
NMG 9605. Seventh periodic radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses. |
13-19 May 1996 |
IAEA 30.1. Ad hoc mission to clarify FFCD. Resulted in more than 300 requests for substantive revisions. |
23-24 May 1996 |
IAEA requests 50 EMIS-related changes to FFCD. |
12 Jun 1996 |
UNSCR 1060 adopted. Calls on Iraq to provide immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to all areas, facilities, equipment, records, and means of transportation. |
17 Jun-8 Jul 1996 |
High Level Technical Talks in Baghdad. IAEA 30.2. Ad hoc mission to clarify FFCD. |
20 Jun 1996 |
Iraq delivers revised FFCD [FFCD (F-1)] to IAEA 30.2 mission. |
7 Sep 1996 |
Iraq delivers what it asserts is final FFCD (FFCD-F). FFCD-F incorporated clarifications from IAEA 30.1 and 30.2
missions. Agency review establishes need for clarifications of FFCD-F. |
15-23 Sep 1996 |
NMG 9614. Eighth periodic radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses. |
7 Oct 1996 |
IAEA's second consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051,
Document issued as S/1996/833. |
12-15 Nov 1996 |
NMG 9616 Underwater Search Campaign. Search finds no evidence of reported dumping of nuclear waste in Lake Razzaza. |
3-10 Feb 1997 |
IAEA 30.3 in conjunction with NMG9702. Ad hoc mission to clarify
FFCD-F. Additional clarifications requested. |
1-10 Mar 1997 |
NMG 9703 Sub-Surface Search Campaign. Search of declared burial sites to verify independently Iraqi
claims of post-war destruction and concealment. |
7 Mar 1997 |
IAEA Director General meets Iraq's Foreign Minister. Requirement to reaffirm
unconditionally Iraq's obligations under Non-proliferation Treaty and Safeguards Agreement. |
11 Apr 1997 |
IAEA's third consolidated report (S/1997/297) submitted to UNSC. |
11-21 Apr 1997 |
NMG 9705. Ninth periodic radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses. |
1 May 1997 |
Iraq's Foreign Minister unconditionally reaffirms Iraq's obligations under NPT and Safeguards
in letter to IAEA Director General. Response to meeting with IAEA Director General on 970307. |
16-21 May 1997 |
NIAEA 30.4. Ad hoc mission to further clarify FFCD-F. Additional clarifications requested. |
14-31 May 1997 |
NMG 9709 Aerial Gamma Survey. 20 sites mapped in detail. |
13 Jun 1997 |
UNSC Presidential Statement issued. Expresses concern over Iraqi interference with helicopter
operations and reminds Iraq of its obligations. |
21 Jun 1997 |
UNSCR 1115 adopted. Calls on Iraq to provide immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to all areas,
facilities, equipment, records, personnel and means of transportation. |
19-24 Jul 1997 |
IAEA 30.5. Ad hoc mission to further clarify FFCD-F. Additional clarifications
requested to FFCD-F and 15 technical matters. |
1 Aug 1997 |
IAEA informs Iraq of need for additional information in five areas. Follow up of IAEA 30.5. |
4 Aug-16 Sep 1997 |
Series of 24 letters received from Iraq in response to matters arising from IAEA 30.5.
Iraq provides incomplete response to questions about the role of the Governmental Committee and foreign
assistance to its clandestine nuclear programme. Iraq maintains that it has no knowledge of the late Lt.Gen.
Hussein Kamel's motives in concealing materials and documentation and declines to include summary of achievements in FFCD-F. |
8 Oct 1997 |
IAEA's fourth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council
Resolution 1051,
Document issued as S/1996/779. |
20-30 Oct 1997 |
NMG 9714. Tenth periodic radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses. |
23 Oct 1997 |
UNSCR 1134 adopted. Calls on Iraq to provide immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to
all areas, facilities, equipment, records, and means of transportation. Suspends sanctions reviews. |
29 Oct 1997 |
Iraq informs UNSC of decision to impose conditions on its cooperation with UNSCOM.
Iraq informs UNSC of intention to impose conditions on its cooperation with UNSCOM. |
29 Oct 1997 |
UNSC Presidential Statement issued. Condemns Iraq's decision of 29 Oct 1997 to seek to try
to impose conditions on its cooperation with UNSCOM. |
30 Oct and 2 Nov 1997 |
Iraq refuses entry of inspectors based on nationality. |
30 Oct-22 Nov 1997 |
UNSCOM and IAEA withdraw inspectors from Iraq to Bahrain. Ongoing monitoring and verification activities suspended. |
12 Nov 1997 |
UNSCR 1137 adopted. Imposes travel
restrictions on certain Iraqi officials. |
13 Nov 1997 |
UNSC Presidential Statement issued. Condemns decision of Iraq to expel UNSCOM personnel based on nationality. |
21 Nov 1997 |
IAEA inspectors return to Iraq. Absence from Iraq is first interruption of IAEA presence since August 1994. |
25 Nov-4 Dec 1997 |
Augmented NMG 9716. Conducts 49 inspections and radiation surveys. Finds no indication of
proscribed activities at facilities inspected. |
3 Dec 1997 |
UNSC Presidential Statement issued. Demands that Iraq fulfil all its obligations.
Welcomes progress made by UNSCOM and IAEA. |
19-22 Dec 1997 |
IAEA Technical Team visits Iraq. Team conducts discussions to clarify five matters identified in
October 1997 report to UNSC. Iraq indicated that it does not object to the use of fixed wing aircraft
for technical functions. Iraq agreed to reissue consolidated FFCD with all changes incorporated and a
Summary of Technical Achievements of its clandestine nuclear program. |
22 Dec 1997 |
UNSC Presidential Statement issued. Stresses that Iraq's failure to cooperate fully is
unacceptable and violation of UNSCR. |
14 Jan 1998 |
UNSC Presidential Statement issued. Deplores Iraq's refusal to cooperate fully with
UNSCOM and to provide full access. |
23 Feb 1998 |
Iraq and UN Secretary-General sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Establishes
procedure for inspection of Presidential Sites. Iraq reconfirms its acceptance of all relevant UNSCR. |
2 Mar 1998 |
UNSCR 1154 adopted. Endorses 23 Feb 1998 MOU.
Urges inspections of Presidential Sites. |
22-25 Mar 1998 |
IAEA Technical Team visits Iraq. Follow up of 19-22 Dec 1997 visit. |
25 Mar 1998 |
Iraq delivers consolidated FFCD. Consolidates 7 Sep 1997 FFCD and changes resulting from Feb,
May, and July 1997 consultations. |
26 Mar-3 Apr 1998 |
Special Group visits eight Presidential Sites. Special Group consisted of 20
senior diplomats and experts from UNSCOM and IAEA. |
9 Apr 1998 |
IAEA's fifth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution
1051,
Document issued as S/1998/312. |
14-28 Apr 1998 |
NMG 9805. Eleventh periodic radiometric survey of major Iraqi watercourses. |
15 May 1998 |
UNSC Presidential Statement issued. Notes improved access provided to IAEA and UNSCOM. Notes
IAEA has technically coherent picture of Iraq's clandestine nuclear program. Requests status report
by end of July 1998. |
20 May-12 Jun 1998 |
NMG 9807 Aerial Gamma Survey. Third survey of former Iraqi nuclear-related installations.
No statistically significant differences in sites overflown in 1997 and 1998.
|
27 Jul 1998 |
IAEA issues interim report (S/1998/694).
Response to 14 May 1998 UNSC Presidential Statement. |
5 Aug 1998 |
Iraq announces its suspension of cooperation with IAEA and UNSCOM. No formal notification to IAEA. |
6 Aug 1998 |
Iraq provides informal notification of withdrawal of cooperation to IAEA. Restricts monitoring
to sites designated by Iraq. Contravenes Iraq's obligations undertaken on 26 Nov 1993.
Reduces significantly effectiveness of OMV and level of assurance provided by OMV.
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11 Aug 1998 |
IAEA reports withdrawal of cooperation to UNSC. Significantly reduced level of assurance
compared to that provided by full implementation of OMV Plan. |
18 Aug 1998 |
UNSC President replies to IAEA report. Declares Iraq's position unacceptable.
Emphasizes need for early resumption of dialogue with Iraq. |
25 Aug 1998 |
IAEA issues letter to Iraq. Invites resumption of dialogue. |
9 Sep 1998 |
UNSCR 1194 adopted. Demands recission of 5 Aug 1998 decision and resumption of full
cooperation with IAEA and UNSCOM. Suspends sanctions reviews indefinitely. |
28 Sep 1998 |
NMG 9813 denied access to Al Iraqi Factory. NMGs had inspected the factory eight times since February 1995. |
7 Oct 1998 |
IAEA's sixth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution
1051,.Document issued as S/1998/927. |
31 Oct 1998 |
Iraq announces decision to cease cooperation with UNSCOM. |
3 Nov 1998 |
IAEA reports "inability to exercise its right to full and free access under its OMV plan" to UNSC.
Iraq's 31 Oct 1998 decision results in "significant reduction in level of assurance" provided by OMV plan. |
5 Nov 1998 |
UNSCR 1205 adopted. Condemns 31 Oct 1998 decision by Iraq to cease cooperation.
Demands rescission of 31 Oct 1998 decision. |
11 Nov 1998 |
NMG 9816 personnel relocated to Bahrain. Relocation due to concern for safety of personnel.
Decision taken in parallel with similar UNSCOM decision. |
14 Nov 1998 |
Iraq announces decision to resume cooperation with UNSCOM and IAEA. |
17 Nov 1998 |
IAEA 9816 personnel return to Baghdad. |
17 Nov-13 Dec 1998 |
NMG 9816 and 9817. NMGs expand inspection activities to certify continuity of knowledge. |
9-13 Dec 1998 |
IAEA Technical Team visits Baghdad. Discussions of remaining questions and concerns. |
14 Dec 1998 |
IAEA report on Iraq's cooperation since 17 Nov 1998 to UNSC. Report of Iraq's cooperation with
NMG requested by UNSC President on 25 Nov 1998. |
16 Dec 1998 |
NMG 9817 personnel relocated to Bahrain. Relocation due to concern for safety of personnel.
Decision taken in parallel with similar UNSCOM decision. |
20 Jan 1999 |
IAEA Director General delivers nonpaper to UNSC SG. Personal reflections on arms inspections in Iraq. |
30 Jan 1999 |
UNSC Presidential Note issued. Establishes three panels (disarmament, humanitarian situation,
and Kuwaiti issues) for Iraq. Disarmament panel to recommend how to reestablish effective disarmament/ongoing
monitoring and verification regime in Iraq. |
18 Feb 1999 |
IAEA reports on implementation of its mandate in Iraq to UNSC. Response to 30 Jan 1999 UNSC Presidential note. |
23-27 Feb 1999 |
Disarmament Panel meets in NY. AT briefs on status of OMV and disarmament. |
9-11 Mar 1999 |
IAEA Expert Meeting on wide area environmental monitoring in Iraq. Meeting to consolidate
and optimize existing technical OMV activities. |
22-27 Mar 1999 |
Disarmament Panel meets in NY. Drafts consensus report for UNSC. |
30 Mar 1999 |
Disarmament Panel report on disarmament and current and future OMV issued.
Report endorses "reinforced OMV system" similar to IAEA's NMG system for resolution
of remaining disarmament issues and future OMV activities. |
7 Apr 1999 |
Chairman of three panels presents reports to UNSC. Reports of three panels offer "concrete recommendations"
for "dealing with Iraqi question". "Status quo is not a viable option." |
7 Apr 1999 |
IAEA's seventh consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051.
Document issued as S/1999/393. |
7 Oct 1999 |
IAEA's eighth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051.
Document issued as S/1999/1035. |
10 Dec 1999 |
IAEA Director General submits letter to UNSC regarding Physical Inventory Verification (PIV).
The Director General reported the Agency's intent to conduct PIV. |
17 Dec 1999 |
UNSC 1284 adopted. Previous IAEA mandate confirmed.
UNMOVIC created as UNSCOM successor.
IAEA requested to revise list of good and technology subject to UNSCR 1051 export/import mechanism. |
22-25 Jan 2000 |
IAEA inspectors conduct PIV in Iraq. PIV verified presence of nuclear material subject to SG. |
10 Apr 2000 |
IAEA's ninth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051.
Document issued as S/2000/300. |
11 Oct 2000 |
IAEA's tenth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051.
Document issued as S/2000/983. |
22 Dec 2000 |
IAEA Director General submits letter to UNSC regarding PIV.
The Director General reported the Agency's intent to conduct PIV. |
20-23 Jan 2001 |
IAEA inspectors conduct PIV in Iraq. PIV verified presence of nuclear material subject to SG. |
12 Feb 2001 |
IAEA Director General submits report of PIV results to UNSC.
Russian ambassador requested report of PIV results. |
6 Apr 2001 |
IAEA's eleventh consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051.
Document issued as S/2001/337. |
1 Jun 2001 |
IAEA Director General's letter forwarding revised list of items and technology subject
to UNSCR 1051 export/import mechanism.
UNSCR 1284 (1999) requested revision of list of items and
technology subject to UNSCR 1051
export/import mechanism (Annex 3). |
23 Aug 2001 |
IAEA Director General's letter informing the publishing of the export/import mechanism (Annex 3)
as document S/2001/561 and that it would be effective as of 1 September 2001. |
1 Sep 2001 |
Annex 3 revised list is effective. |
7 Oct 2001 |
IAEA's twelfth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051.
Document issued as S/2001/945. |
29 Nov 2001 |
UNSCR 1382 adopted.
"Goods Review List" and procedures of application for implementation beginning on 30 May 2002. |
26-30 Jan 2002 |
IAEA inspectors conduct PIV in Iraq. PIV verified presence of nuclear material subject to SG. |
10 Apr 2002 |
IAEA submits thirteenth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051.
Document issued as S/2002/367. |
1-3 May 2002 |
The Director General of the IAEA joins the UN Secretary General for his meeting with Iraq's delegation. |
14 May 2002 |
UNSCR 1409 is adopted. A new system is defined for the sale or supply of commodities and products to Iraq,
through the adoption of the Goods Review List (GRL) and associated procedures. |
4-5 Jul 2002 |
The Director General of the IAEA takes part in the UN-Iraq dialogue in Vienna. |
16 Sep 2002 |
The Foreign Minister of Iraq informs the UN Secretary-General that Iraq has decided to allow the
return of weapons inspectors without conditions (S/2002/1034). |
30 Sep-1 Oct 2002 |
The Director General of the IAEA and the Executive Chairman of UNMOVIC hold a meeting in
Vienna with Iraqi representatives on practical measures related to the resumption of inspections. |
16 Oct 2002 |
IAEA submits fourteenth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051.
Document issued as S/2002/1150. |
8 Nov 2002 |
The UNSC adopts Resolution 1441. |
11 Nov 2002 |
IAEA Director General addresses the UN General Assembly outlining requirements for the resumption of inspections. |
13 Nov 2002 |
Iraq responds to Security Council Resolution 1441.
In a letter to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan,
Iraq accepts the resumption of on-site IAEA and UN inspections in Iraq. |
18-19 Nov 2002 |
The Director General of the IAEA and the Executive Chairman of the UNMOVIC visit Baghdad for
discussions with representatives of the Government of Iraq. |
25 Nov 2002 |
The Director General of the IAEA briefs the UNSC on his recent visit to Baghdad. |
27 Nov 2002 |
Inspections resume in Iraq. |
28 Nov 2002 |
IAEA Director General briefs the IAEA Board of Governors on inspections in Iraq. |
28 Nov 2002 |
IAEA teams inspect two sites known for their dual-use capabilities as of 1998: Dhu
Al Fiqar and Nassr located in the Taji area, north of Baghdad. |
30 Nov 2002 |
IAEA teams inspect Um Al Maarik and Al Meelad (where the former Al Furat centrifuge facility was located.)
Completed removal and replacement of the last of four air samplers at Al Qa Qaa. |
1 Dec 2002 |
By a decision of the IAEA Director General, the UNSC 687 Action Team is renamed the Iraq
Nuclear Verification Office (INVO.) |
2 Dec 2002 |
Inspections continue at three small alcohol production sites approximately 20 km north of Baghdad. |
3 Dec 2002 |
IAEA UNMOVIC joint inspection of Presidential Site, Sijood. |
6-7 Dec 2002 |
Inspection and verification activities at Tuwaitha and Shakyli. |
7 Dec 2002 |
Iraq provides the IAEA and UNMOVIC with a declaration required by the
UNSCR 1441. |
6-7 Dec 2002 |
Inspection and verification activities at Tuwaitha and Shakyli. |
9 Dec 2002 |
IInspections continue, including some initial Physical Inventory Verification,
at Tuwaitha, Shakyli, and Al Qa Qaa. |
10 Dec 2002 |
Further inspections include Al Qa Qaa, Sumood-4 (+Sadda Cement Factory), Al Furat,
and Al Karama (Ibn al Haytham, Military Industrialisation Committee (MIC) stores, Al Fatah, Al Sumood.) |
11 Dec 2002 |
Within the context of inspections an initial PIV is completed at Tuwaitha and further
inspections done at Al Qaim and Ibn Sina (formerly Tarmiya), including Amil liquid nitrogen plant
and at Saddam GE, including the adjacent Amir Factory. |
12 Dec 2002 |
Inspections continue at Ibn Sina, Al Nida and Al Zawraa, Al Mutasim (located on former site of Al Atheer.)
Verification of inventory at Al Hatteen. |
13 Dec 2002 |
Hydrological Surveys and Gamma Surveys around Baghdad. |
14 Dec 2002 |
Verification and Inspections Theo al Fukar, Nassr, Tahidi, Iskanderiya and Hatteen,
Sumood, Daura, Shaheed, and the Mahaweel military base., Including further hydrological
and gamma surveys, at Theo al Fukar and Nassr. |
15 Dec 2002 |
Inspections at Al Maarik, Kadessiya, Badr, Ramadi, including Gamma surveys around Ramadi
and environmental samples around Tuwaitha. |
16 Dec 2002 |
Inspections at Hatteen, Iskanderya, Al Qa Qaa, Mussayib Army Munitions Depot, and Al Motaseem Factory.
Joint Inspections with UNMOVIC missile team at Saad General Company to meet with former PC-3 personnel. |
17 Dec 2002 |
Inspections in Baghdad (Radwan Factory, Iraqi Plant) and around Mosul. |
18 Dec 2002 |
Inspections in Baghdad (Saidiya Specialized Institute for Engineering Industries (SIEI),
Hydraulics Factory, and Daura Industrial Engine Factory) and around Mosul. |
19 Dec 2002 |
The Director General of the IAEA provides an initial briefing to the UNSC on Iraq's declaration. |
20 Dec 2002 |
Inspections at Tuwaitha and Shakyli. |
21 Dec 2002 |
Inspections at Ramadan, Binwalid, Al Raya, Al Zahef and Al Kabeer. |
22 Dec 2002 |
Inspections at the Mansour State Company, the Farabi Computer Centre (Al Kwarzi)
and the Tahrir Institute of Welding Technology. |
23 Dec 2002 |
Inspections at the Al Razi Company and the Beytar Factory. |
24 Dec 2002 |
Inspections at Salah al Din General Establishment (Electronics Factory)
and the Baghdad Technical University, including interview of Iraqi staff. |
25 Dec 2002 |
Inspections at Hatteen Fateh Explosives Factory (Mussayib) Um Al Maarik Factory and Al Qa Qaa. |
26 Dec 2002 - |
IAEA teams meet with National Monitoring Directorate of Iraq (NMD) Theo Al Fekar
(Al Rashid) and resume Iraqi staff interviews. Daily inspections continue. |
9 Jan 2003 |
IAEA Director General and UNMOVIC Executive Chairman brief UNSC on inspections and further plans. |
18 - 20 Jan 2003 |
High-Level technical talks with Iraqi officials resulting in a joint 10-point statement from
IAEA Director General and UNMOVIC Executive Chairman. |
27 Jan 2003 |
IAEA Director General and UNMOVIC Executive Chairman brief the UN Security Council on inspections. |
5 Feb 2003 |
IAEA Director General Attends Security Council Briefing. |
8 - 9 Feb 2003 |
Technical meetings at the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baghdad.
IAEA Director General meets with Iraqi officials in Baghdad. |
14 Feb 2003 |
IAEA Director General and UNMOVIC Executive Chairman brief the UN Security Council on inspections. |
7 Mar 2003 |
IAEA Director General and UNMOVIC Executive Chairman brief the UN Security Council on inspections. |
17 Mar 2003 |
IAEA Director General makes statement of the IAEA Board of Governors. |
18 Mar 2003 |
IAEA inspectors evacuate Iraq. |
19 Mar 2003 |
IAEA submits Work Programme to UN Security Council pursuant UNSC Resolution
1284. |
9 Apr 2003 |
IAEA Director General addresses IAEA General Assembly. |
14 Apr 2003 |
IAEA submits fifteenth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051.
Document issued as S/2003/422. |
23 Apr 2003 |
IAEA Director General statement to the UN Security Council. |
22 May 2003 |
The UN Security Council decides to lift trade and financial sanctions on Iraq and
revisit the mandates of the IAEA and the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection
Commission (UNMOVIC) at a later date. |
7 Jun 2003 |
IAEA inspectors conduct Physical Inventory Verification (PIV) in Iraq.
PIV verified presence of nuclear material subject to SG. |
16 Jun 2003 |
IAEA Director General makes statement to the IAEA Board of Governors. |
8 Sep 2003 |
IAEA Director General updates IAEA Board of Governors on situation in Iraq. |
19 Sep 2003 |
IAEA Member States today commend the IAEA's nuclear verification in Iraq. |
14 Oct 2003 |
IAEA submits sixteenth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051.
Document issued as S/2003/993. |
20 Oct 2003 |
IAEA Director General makes statement to the IAEA Board of Governors. |
13 Apr 2004 |
IAEA submits seventeenth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051.
Document issued as S/2004/285. |
6 July 2004 |
The IAEA assists in an operation to secure and remove some nuclear and radiological
materials from Iraq, report issued as S/2004/538. |
7 Aug 2004 |
IAEA inspectors conduct PIV in Iraq. PIV verified presence of nuclear material subject to SG. |
4 Oct 2004 |
IAEA submits eighteenth consolidated report under paragraph 16 of Security Council Resolution 1051.
Document issued as S/2004/786. |
25 Oct 2004 |
IAEA Director General submits report to the UN Security Council on Iraq´s reported loss of
high explosives subject to the IAEA´s monitoring. The communication includes the letter the IAEA
received from Iraq 10 October. Entire report issued as, S/2004/831. |
2 Nov 2004 |
IAEA Director General addresses the UN General Assembly. |
