February 2004
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Melissa Fleming's Interview with the Heit Journal - 2004-02-28
Nasrin Mahdavi reports on an interview conducted by Melissa Fleming of the IAEA with the Heit Journal, which was covered in the German press. The…
From Iran's Elections to the International Atomic Energy Agency - Part Three - 2004-02-27
Patrick Clawson discusses the potential for Iranian leaders to offer concessions to Western powers in return for not interfering with democratic reforms in Iran. This…
Under the Microscope: U.S. State Department Reports on Human Rights Situation in Iran - 2004-02-26
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses U.S. State Department reports on human rights in Iran, the U.S. representative's report to the IAEA, and concerns from Iranian…
ElBaradei: Libya Seeks Permission to Retain Part of Its Nuclear Equipment - 2004-02-24
Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the IAEA, announced that Libya has requested to retain part of its nuclear equipment for civilian purposes during his visit. This…
Islamic Republic: We Purchased Necessary Parts for Nuclear Program from South Asian Brokers - 2004-02-22
Iran admitted to sourcing some components for its nuclear program from South Asian brokers but did not confirm any links to a Pakistani nuclear transfer…
Pakistan Will Not Allow International Inspectors to Inspect Its Nuclear Weapons - 2004-02-18
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf announced that the country will not permit international inspections of its nuclear arsenal, asserting that Pakistan has nothing to hide. This…
Findings of United Nations Weapons Inspectors in Iran - 2004-02-12
United Nations weapons inspectors discovered blueprints in Iran that could be used to create materials for an atomic bomb, which Iran did not disclose during…
Initiation of the Process of Disposing of Libya's Chemical Weapons Stockpile - 2004-02-06
The U.S. and U.K. officials met with Libyan representatives to enhance political relations, following Gaddafi's decision to end his WMD program, which may lead to…
ElBaradei: Abdul Qadeer Khan is Just a Small Part of the Nuclear Black Market
Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the IAEA, emphasized that Abdul Qadeer Khan is only a small part of the global nuclear black market. He raised concerns…
USA: The Pakistani Government Assured That It Has Not Been Involved in the Proliferation of Nuclear Technology - 2004-02-04
The U.S. government received assurances from Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf that his administration was not involved in the proliferation of nuclear technology. This follows reports…
US Welcomes Pakistan's Investigation into Illegal Nuclear Technology Transfer
The US has expressed support for Pakistan's investigation into Abdul Qadeer Khan's illegal transfer of nuclear technology to Iran, Libya, and North Korea. Khan's admissions…