December 2003
UN Inspectors Visit 4 Nuclear Sites in Libya - 2003-12-31
UN inspectors discovered 4 previously unknown nuclear sites in Libya, which Libyan officials claimed were for uranium enrichment. While the head of the IAEA believes…
ElBaradei: Libya has made significant cooperation with inspectors
Mohammad ElBaradei, head of the IAEA, reported Libya's significant cooperation with nuclear inspectors during his visit. Gaddafi reaffirmed his commitment to dismantling weapons of mass…
Nuclear Inspections in Libya Begin - 2003-12-29
Nuclear inspections in Libya have commenced with UN inspectors visiting previously uninspected nuclear facilities. This follows Libya's admission of seeking weapons of mass destruction. The…
Libya to Allow Surprise Inspections of Its Nuclear Facilities - 2003-12-28
Libya's Foreign Minister announced the country's readiness to cooperate with the IAEA by allowing surprise inspections of its nuclear facilities. This decision aims to promote…
Visit of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency to Libya - 2003-12-27
Mohamed ElBaradei, the Director General of the IAEA, has arrived in Libya to assess its nuclear capabilities and discuss potential agreements for surprise inspections. The…
Interrogation of Several Pakistani Scientists Regarding Iran's Nuclear Issue - 2003-12-23
Pakistan is investigating several nuclear scientists for potentially sharing nuclear technology with Iran, motivated by personal ambition. Abdul Qadeer Khan, the founder of Pakistan's nuclear…
Libya Allows UN Inspectors to Enter Without Prior Notice - 2003-12-22
Libya has agreed to permit UN inspectors to enter the country without prior notice as part of its decision to abandon its weapons of mass…
Iran is set to sign the Additional Protocol today - 2003-12-18
Iran is signing the Additional Protocol of the NPT today to show its nuclear activities are peaceful. U.S. officials view this as a limited step…
Iran Signs Additional Protocol to the Non-Proliferation Treaty - 2003-12-18
Iran has signed the Additional Protocol to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, allowing IAEA inspectors unannounced access to its nuclear facilities. This move is intended to build…
Mohammad ElBaradei Urges Israel to Disarm Its Nuclear Weapons - 2003-12-12
Mohammad ElBaradei, head of the IAEA, has urged Israel to disarm its nuclear weapons in a letter to Haaretz, advocating for peace in the Middle…
President Khatami Says His Country Has Never Attempted to Produce Nuclear Weapons - 2003-12-11
President Khatami of Iran asserts that the country has never sought to develop nuclear weapons, citing Islamic prohibitions against indiscriminate killing. He challenges U.S. claims…
Arrest of a Pakistani Scientist in Connection with Iran's Nuclear Issues - 2003-12-10
A Pakistani nuclear scientist, Farooq Mahmood, was arrested for questioning about his potential involvement in transferring nuclear information to Iran. This incident follows Iran's report…
Iranian Government Spokesman: Government Has Allowed the Additional Protocol of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to Be Signed - 2003-12-10
The Iranian government has authorized the signing of the Additional Protocol to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to address international concerns over its nuclear program. This…
Reflection on Russian Scientist's Report Regarding Iran's Nuclear Activities - 2003-12-09
A Russian nuclear scientist expressed commitment to prevent Iran from accessing nuclear technology, prompting reactions in the U.S. that emphasize the need for greater international…
The Depth of Iranian Espionage Agents' Infiltration into Russia's Nuclear Complex - 2003-12-07
A Russian atomic physicist warns about Iranian espionage in Russia's nuclear sector, asserting that Iran's ultimate goal is to develop nuclear weapons. This has raised…
Change of Iran's Representative at the International Atomic Energy Agency
Iran has appointed Bozorgmehr Ziyaran as its new representative at the IAEA, replacing Ali Akbar Salehi. This change aims to enhance the Ministry of Foreign…
Mohammad ElBaradei's Statements Defending the International Agency Regarding Iran's Nuclear Activities - 2003-12-04
Mohammad ElBaradei, head of the IAEA, stated that it is nearly impossible to detect a nuclear weapons program before significant bomb-making begins. He defended the…
Under the Microscope: Disagreement on Holding Memorial Ceremony for Mokhtari and Pouyandeh
Iranian officials have expressed disagreement with holding a memorial ceremony for two dissidents, Mohammad Mokhtari and Mohammad Jafar Pouyandeh. This reflects ongoing tensions regarding freedom…