Mohamed ElBaradei, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stated that inspectors from the agency visited an abandoned nuclear site in Iran, which the United States suspects may have been used for secret nuclear weapons tests. Speaking in Moscow on Monday, ElBaradei mentioned that the inspectors conducted environmental sampling at the site, which has been leveled. He added that the inspectors observed relevant equipment and are scheduled to visit other sites on Tuesday. Last year, under pressure from the international community, which was suspicious of Iran's nuclear program, Tehran agreed to suspend all its uranium enrichment activities. Iran has repeatedly emphasized that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and energy production. The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that the government would resume some nuclear activities but would not produce enriched uranium that could be used for making nuclear weapons.
ElBaradei: Inspectors Have Visited an Abandoned Nuclear Site in Iran
Mohamed ElBaradei announced that IAEA inspectors visited an abandoned nuclear site in Iran amid U.S. suspicions of secret nuclear weapons tests. Iran has agreed to suspend uranium enrichment under international pressure but plans to resume some nuclear activities without producing weapons-grade uranium.
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IAEA inspectors visited an abandoned nuclear site in Iran suspected of secret weapons tests.
- Mohamed ElBaradei announce IAEA inspectors, abandoned nuclear site in Iran
- Iranian government resume nuclear activities
- Iranian government suspend uranium enrichment activities
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The IAEA's findings could influence international relations regarding Iran's nuclear program.
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