VOA: UN Watchdog Reports 'Significant Progress' in Iran Probe
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Monday that "significant progress" has been made in the U.N.'s long-running probe into allegations Iran worked to develop nuclear weapons.
Yukiya Amano said he reported to the IAEA's board about his trip to Iran that included visiting the Parchin military site that has been a key focus of the investigation.
Amano said environmental samples were taken at Parchin before his visit in a process that included Iranian representatives "swiping samples." He specified that in some circumstances the IAEA permits countries to participate in verification activities in ways that do not compromise the agency's work.
WNU Editor: Being one who worked in the UN for about 4 years I can only say the following .... when a UN official says that "significant progress" has been made but discloses no details .... it means that they are troubled with what is happening, and they are not going to disclose anything because it will make them foolish. And while I could be wrong about all of this .... and I hope that I am .... from what I am reading these samples were collected by Iranian specialists (not IAEA experts), and the visit of the IAEA chief to the Parchin military site was just a photo-op.
More News On The IAEA Statement That Significant Progress Has Been Made In The Iran Probe
Iranian nuclear experts take Parchin samples without IAEA: IRNA -- Reuters
UN Nuke Agency: Iran's Role in Nuclear Probe Meets Standards -- AP
Iran nuclear deal: IAEA head visits Parchin site -- BBC
UN atomic watchdog hails 'significant progress' in Iran probe -- AFP
UN Nuclear Agency IAEA Makes 'Significant Progress' In Iran Probe -- IBTimes
IAEA Chief Says Significant Progress Made in Probe Into Iran’s Past Nuclear Work -- WSJ
IAEA says Iran inspections deal meets its approval -- Politico
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