International Atomic Energy Agency (IDEA) inspectors would visit Iran on 25th of this month to examine country’s recently revealed nuclear facility. This was announced by the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog Mohamed ElBaradei in a joint press conference with Iran nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi in Tehran today. After talks with Iranian nuclear chief , Mohamed ElBaradei said that there is a shifting of gears in Iran's confrontation with the West to more cooperation and transparency. He added that it is important for IAEA to send inspectors to have a comprehensive verification of the facility and to make sure that it is for peaceful purposes. He said that transparency is needed on the part of Iran and cooperation on the part of the international community. Mr. Elbaradei pointed that US, French, Russian and Iranian officials are also to meet in Vienna on October 19 for talks on the possible enrichment of Iran's uranium to a higher grade abroad.<br/><br/>During press conference, Slehi said Iran had talks with some countries willing to provide nuclear fuel and the negotiations were positive. He added that France would act as an observer in the process of enrichment.
News On AIR | October 4, 2009 6:29 PM
IAEA inspectors to examine Iran’s nuclear facility