June 2003
British Foreign Secretary Pressures Tehran on Its Nuclear Programs - 2003-06-30
British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw visited Iran to pressure the government for transparency regarding its nuclear programs, warning that non-compliance could affect trade with the…
Iraq Lacks a Nuclear Weapons Program - 2003-06-26
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that Iraq has not had a nuclear weapons program for twelve years, following a U.S. intelligence report about past…
Iran Promises Increased Cooperation with UN Nuclear Inspectors
Iran has promised to enhance cooperation with UN nuclear inspectors amid concerns about potential nuclear weapons development. Gholamreza Aghazadeh expressed optimism for agreements on inspections,…
Vladimir Putin: We Will Not Allow International Concerns About Iran's Nuclear Programs to Harm Russia's Trade Interests - 2003-06-22
Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia will not let international concerns about Iran's nuclear program affect its trade interests, despite acknowledging serious questions about the…
Iran Denies UN Inspectors Access to Company in Tehran - 2003-06-21
Iran has denied UN nuclear inspectors access to a power plant site near Tehran, claiming the request is illegal. This refusal follows accusations from the…
Iran's President Personally Promises Putin Regarding Iran's Nuclear Facilities - 2003-06-20
Iran's President Khatami assured Russian President Putin that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons and is open to IAEA inspections. This commitment comes amid ongoing…
Moscow Will Not Send Nuclear Fuel to Iran Until Tehran Signs an Additional Protocol
Russia has stated it will not provide nuclear fuel to Iran until the country agrees to an additional protocol for stricter inspections of its nuclear…
Under the Microscope: The Number of Arrests in Iran Has Reached Thousands, IAEA Report on Iran to Be Announced by Tomorrow - 2003-06-19
Protests in Iran have intensified, leading to thousands of arrests. President Bush is urging the international community to increase pressure on Iran regarding its nuclear…
IAEA's Request to the Islamic Republic - 2003-06-19
The IAEA has requested Iran to allow inspections of its nuclear facilities amid U.S. accusations of secret nuclear weapons production. This situation is compounded by…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Iran and the Signing of the IAEA's 7-Article Agreement - 2003-06-16
Iran is considering signing a 7-article agreement with the IAEA that would enable inspectors to visit suspected nuclear sites without prior notice. This agreement is…
Iranian Government Denies Wall Street Journal Report
The Iranian government has denied a Wall Street Journal report claiming that IAEA inspectors were barred from visiting its nuclear facilities. This denial comes amid…
Iran: The Only Effect of US Pressure is to Reduce the Possibility of Understanding
The Iranian government claims that US pressure to abandon its nuclear program only reduces the chances for dialogue. The spokesperson criticized the US for using…
Under the Microscope: The International Atomic Energy Agency Considers Iran a Violator of Its Commitments - 2003-06-09
The International Atomic Energy Agency has declared Iran in violation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, raising concerns about its nuclear activities. Meanwhile, the U.S. Secretary of…
Iran Will Not Abandon Its Nuclear Programs - 2003-06-08
Iran insists it will continue its nuclear program despite U.S. concerns and allegations of non-compliance with nuclear safeguards. The U.S. has called for broader inspections…
Nuclear Experts Begin Inspection of Looted Iraqi Nuclear Facilities - 2003-06-08
UN nuclear experts have initiated inspections of looted nuclear facilities in Iraq, specifically the Tawitha site, following reports of stolen un-enriched uranium being sold locally.…
Arrival of International Atomic Energy Agency Inspectors in Tehran - 2003-06-07
IAEA inspectors have arrived in Tehran to assess Iran's compliance with nuclear regulations amid concerns about undisclosed nuclear material. The findings will be discussed at…
UN Inspectors to Re-Secure Iraq's Nuclear Facilities
UN nuclear inspectors have begun assessing damage to Iraq's looted nuclear facilities post-U.S. invasion. The U.S. Department of Defense is coordinating with the IAEA to…
Iran Has Not Complied with Nuclear Activity Regulations - 2003-06-07
The IAEA has accused Iran of not adhering to nuclear activity regulations, specifically regarding the reporting of nuclear material usage and storage. Iran claims to…
Nuclear Energy Experts Begin Work with U.S. Military Personnel in Iraq Starting Saturday - 2003-06-06
Nuclear energy experts from the IAEA are set to begin assessments of Iraq's largest nuclear facility, Tuwaitha, accompanied by U.S. military personnel. This is significant…
Two Iran-Related News Items from the Financial Times - June 6, 2003
The IAEA reported that Iran violated nuclear processing regulations, raising suspicions about its nuclear intentions, while U.S. forces arrested members of an Iranian-backed militia for…
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…
Tehran Must Accept Unconditional UN Nuclear Inspections - 2003-06-04
The UK Prime Minister announced that Russia will stop nuclear fuel deliveries to Iran unless it complies with IAEA regulations. Putin emphasized the need for…
Vladimir Putin: Moscow Will Continue Cooperation with the Iranian Government
Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will maintain its nuclear cooperation with Iran while emphasizing the need for stricter international oversight of Iran's nuclear activities. The…
Iranian Nuclear Weapons, Part I - 2003-06-03
The article discusses the challenges faced by the U.S. in preventing Iran from advancing its nuclear weapons program, highlighting Iran's progress in nuclear technology and…
Bush: The U.S. and Russia are cooperating to prevent Iran from accessing nuclear weapons - 2003-06-01
President Bush announced U.S. and Russian cooperation to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, emphasizing the need for Iran to comply with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation…