US official says Iran does not have data to build a nuclear bombOctober 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. James Jones has refuted a newly uncovered IAEA report that suggests Iran has the information needed to build a nuclear bomb.
IAEA says chief ElBaradei to visit Iran soon to discuss a "number of matters"October 1st, 2009 IAEA says chief ElBaradei to visit Iran soonGENEVA — The International Atomic Energy Agency says its director will visit Iran to discuss issues related to the country's nuclear program. An IAEA statement says Mohamed ElBaradei was "invited to Tehran by Iranian authorities.
IAEA to inspect Iran's new nuke plant: OfficialSeptember 26th, 2009 TEHRAN - The head of Iran's Atomic Organization said Saturday that agreements have been made with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to inspect the new uranium-enrichment plant near Tehran. "Considering the suitable cooperation between Iran and the IAEA, there will be an inspection of the new plant in due time," Ali-Akbar Salehi told state television without giving a precise date.
Iran reveals second uranium enrichment plant to IAEASeptember 25th, 2009 VIENNA - Iran has told the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) it is constructing a second, so far unknown uranium-enrichment facility, diplomats in Vienna said Friday. Until now the international community was only aware of the operating enrichment plant in Natanz, which some countries fear could one day be used to make material for nuclear arms.
Medvedev tells Pitt students Russia will support sanctions on Iran if diplomacy failsSeptember 24th, 2009 Medvedev: Russia may support sanctions on IranPITTSBURGH — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (dih-MEE'-tree med-VYEH'-dyev) says Russia would support new sanctions against Iran if diplomatic efforts fail. Medvedev had opened the door to backing potential sanctions Wednesday following a meeting with President Barack Obama in New York.
Medvedev says Israel promises it is not planning Iran strike; confirms Netanyahu visitSeptember 20th, 2009 Medvedev: Israel not planning Iran strikeMOSCOW — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Israeli officials have assured him that they are not planning a military strike on Iran. In an interview with CNN television broadcast Sunday, Medvedev also confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to Moscow this month that included a meeting with the Russian president.
IAEA members agree on call for nuclear free MideastSeptember 17th, 2009 VIENNA - Member states of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) agreed Thursday to call for a Middle East free of nuclear arms, with more countries supporting the resolution than last year. At the IAEA's annual general conference, 103 countries voted in favour, none against.
Reports: Russia's Medvedev wants to meet 'dissidents' on US tripSeptember 15th, 2009 Reports: Medvedev wants to meet US 'dissidents'MOSCOW — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says he would like to meet with "dissidents" when he visits the U.S. next week. Russian news agencies quote him as telling a group of visiting foreign experts that "I believe there are dissidents in the United States."
ITAR-Tass quotes him as saying: "Let them tell me what problems the United States has.
Russia's President Medvedev against new 'iron curtain'September 14th, 2009 MOSCOW - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in a speech at a global security conference attended by European heads of government Monday again called for a modern international security pact. "No one should hide problems behind an 'iron curtain'," Medvedev said at the opening of the first international Modern and Global Security Conference being held in Yaroslavl, some 300 km
north-east of Moscow.
ElBaradei calls Iranian nuclear threat as 'hyped'September 2nd, 2009 VIENNA - Outgoing International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei has called the Iranian nuclear threat "hyped," saying there is no proof of the Islamic republic soon having nuclear weapons. "In many ways, I think the threat has been hyped," ElBaradei told the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists in an interview released Tuesday.
Russia's Medvedev eases restrictions on rights groups, other nongovernmental organizationsJuly 20th, 2009 Russia eases restrictions on rights groups, NGOsMOSCOW — The Kremlin says President Dmitry Medvedev has signed legislation easing restrictions on human rights groups and other non-governmental organizations. The legislation is one of the few palpable signs of change in the Kremlin's treatment of independent organizations since Medvedev succeeded Vladimir Putin as president last year.
Medvedev says Russia, US must cooperate against nuclear proliferation, doesn't mention IranJuly 6th, 2009 Medvedev: We must cooperate against nuclear spreadMOSCOW — President Dmitry Medvedev says Russia and the U.S. must work closely together to stop the spread of nuclear weapons in volatile regions including the Middle East.
Nuclear issues of Iran, North Korea different: MedvedevJuly 4th, 2009 MOSCOW - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said the nuclear issues of both Iran and North Korea are different and Pyongyang's activities have raise more concerns than that of Tehran. "I believe that the situation, say, in Iran and North Korea are different ...
IAEA meet in wake of Iran electionJune 15th, 2009 VIENNA - Diplomats gathered in Vienna Monday for a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the stalemate with Iran over its nuclear programme - just days after Iran's hard-line president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected. Iran has ignored recent UN Security Council resolutions intended to get the country to halt its controversial uranium enrichment programme.
Israel calls for 'determined action' against IranJune 7th, 2009 JERUSALEM - Israel Sunday urged the international community to take determined action to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The Israeli foreign ministry also questioned the UN nuclear watchdog's ability to monitor Iran's nuclear programme.
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