IAEA urges Iran to sign deal on nuclear issue soon, new talks scheduled
VIENNA. June 4. KAZINFORM The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday called for Iran to sign a framework agreement on steps to remove concerns over controversial aspects of the country's nuclear program, according to Xinhua.
The IAEA also urged Iran to allow international inspectors to visit a military site where nuclear bomb-relevant research works had allegedly been conducted.
Yukiya Amano, head of the IAEA, told the quarterly board meeting that another round of talks between Iran and the UN nuclear agency, aiming to clarify possible military dimensions to Iran's nuclear program, has been scheduled for June 8 in Vienna.
"I invite Iran to sign and implement the Structured Approach document as soon as possible and to provide early access to the Parchin site, "Amano said in the opening speech of the board meeting.
Recalling his meetings with senior officials in Tehran on May 21, in which Iran and the IAEA decided to agree on such a document, Amano said he was assured that agreement would be expedited and that the remaining differences between Iran and the Agency would not be an obstacle to reaching agreement.
One priority issue for IAEA in recent talks with Iran is the agency's demand for access to Iran's Parchin military site southeast of Tehran.
Media said the IAEA has received reports that Iran had tested explosives which could be used to set off a nuclear charge.
Iran denied such reports, and insisted access to Parchin would only be granted if Iran and the IAEA agree on certain conditions and steps.