Vienna, 15 May 2012 – The following is a transcript of a media statement by IAEA Deputy Director General Herman Nackaerts after meetings with Iran on 14-15 May 2012:

 “During these two days, the Agency and Iran discussed a number of options to take the Agency’s verification process forward in a structured way. The primary focus of our discussions was how to clarify issues related to possible military dimensions of Iran’s nuclear programme. We had a good exchange of views and we will meet again on Monday.”