U.S. officials say that the dispatch of a delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to Iraq in the near future will not signify a precedent for the future role of the organization in Iraq. Officials state that American soldiers will accompany the IAEA inspection team during their visit to the 'Tuwitha' nuclear facilities south of Baghdad on Saturday. The goal of the international inspectors is to assess the damages and the looting of radioactive materials from the Tuwitha facilities during the pillaging that occurred days after the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime. U.S. officials say they will be responsible for providing transportation, logistical support, and protection for the inspectors. Nevertheless, U.S. officials assert that they will handle the disarmament issue independently.
A Delegation from the Atomic Energy Organization to be Sent to Iraq Soon - 2003-06-06
U.S. officials announced that an IAEA delegation will visit Iraq soon to assess damage and looting of radioactive materials at the Tuwitha nuclear site. American soldiers will support the inspection, but the U.S. will manage disarmament efforts on its own. This is significant as it reflects U.S. control over nuclear oversight in post-Saddam Iraq.
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📰 What Happened
U.S. officials announce IAEA delegation to Iraq for nuclear facility inspection post-Saddam.
- U.S. officials announce IAEA delegation, Iraq
- U.S. soldiers accompany IAEA inspection team
- international inspectors assess Tuwitha nuclear facilities
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. is facilitating an IAEA inspection in Iraq to assess nuclear facility security post-Saddam.
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