The UN nuclear watchdog and Iran are currently busy hammering out a plan. They're trying to loosen the deadlock over the 2015 nuclear deal while Tehran is showing signs of some compromise, the IAEA chief has put forth a ruling saying any attack on Iran's nuclear facility would be termed illegal and Israel was quick to react.

Netanyahu: Grossi is a worthy person who made an unworthy remark

Since the time Uranium of high-grade purity has been discovered in Iran, the transfer between IAEA, the United Nations' Nuclear Watchdog and local Iranian authorities have been at the centre of scrutiny and discussions.

Second day of talks between Iran & IAEA: Discussions over weapon-grade Uranium discovered in Iran

Since the time Uranium of high-grade purity was discovered in Iran, the tussle between IAEA, the UN Nuclear watchdog and local Iranian authorities have been at the centre of scrutiny and discussions. The discovery of weapon-grade Uranium has now led to new negotiations between the two nations. The new agreement between Iran and the Nuclear watchdog entails re-installing of monitoring equipment to gain access to people of interest. The nuclear watchdog's chief said that an investigation into uranium traces at undeclared sites will be one of the priorities.

IAEA-Iran Talks: Discussions over weapon-grade Uranium discovered in Iran

A day after the UN nuclear watchdog chief said that any military attack on a nuclear facility was illegal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed remarks by Raphael Grossi as "unworthy".

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Grossi, who was on a two-day visit to Iran, after meetings with Iranian officials, said in a press conference on Saturday that any military attack on a nuclear facility is an outlaw.&nbsp;

While denouncing Grossi's remarks, Israel, Iran's regional archrival, asserted that the country is "permitted" to defend itself.&nbsp;Speaking with his cabinet in televised remarks on Sunday, Netanyahu stated, "Rafael Grossi is a worthy person who made an unworthy remark."&nbsp;

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"Outside what law? Is it permissible for Iran, which openly calls for our destruction, to organise the tools of slaughter for our destruction? Are we forbidden from defending ourselves? We are obviously permitted to do this."

Tel Aviv has been calling out Europe and the United States for a firm stance against Iran in view of its nuclear programme advances.

Israel was also accused of launching attacks on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. A power failure occurred at Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment site in April 2021 following an explosion at the facility. Iranian officials at the time blamed Israel for it.&nbsp;

Tehran also accused Israel of killing its top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh using a remote-controlled weapon.&nbsp;Rafael Grossi was in Iran for a two-day visit to hold discussions in an effort to persuade the nation to assist with an investigation into uranium traces discovered at undeclared sites.

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“I think any attack, any military attack on a nuclear facility is outlaw, is out of the normative structures that we all abide by," Grossi had said on Saturday.&nbsp;

“We certainly hope that we are going to be able to protect the nuclear power plant which is under threat now, which is [Ukraine’s] Zaporizhzhia,” Grossi said. “But this is valid and applicable to every nuclear facility in the world.”

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According to a classified IAEA assessment obtained by AFP this week, uranium particles up to 83.7 per cent enriched — just under the 90% needed to create an atomic bomb — had been found at Iran's subterranean Fordo site around 100 kilometres (60 miles) south of the capital.

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A day after the UN nuclear watchdog chief said that any military attack on a nuclear facility was illegal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed remarks by Raphael Grossi as "unworthy".

A day after the UN nuclear watchdog chief said that any military attack on a nuclear facility was illegal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed remarks by Raphael Grossi as "unworthy". International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Grossi, who was on a two-day visit to Iran, after meetings with Iranian officials, said in a press conference on Saturday that any military attack on a nuclear facility is an outlaw. While denouncing Grossi's remarks, Israel, Iran's regional archrival, asserted that the country is "permitted" to defend itself. Speaking with his cabinet in televised remarks on Sunday, Netanyahu stated, "Rafael Grossi is a worthy person who made an unworthy remark." Also Read | Mauritian Foreign Minister Alan Ganoo praises India's leadership at G20, highlights impact of Ukraine conflict "Outside what law? Is it permissible for Iran, which openly calls for our destruction, to organise the tools of slaughter for our destruction? Are we forbidden from defending ourselves? We are obviously permitted to do this." Tel Aviv has been calling out Europe and the United States for a firm stance against Iran in view of its nuclear programme advances. Israel was also accused of launching attacks on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. A power failure occurred at Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment site in April 2021 following an explosion at the facility. Iranian officials at the time blamed Israel for it. Tehran also accused Israel of killing its top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh using a remote-controlled weapon. Rafael Grossi was in Iran for a two-day visit to hold discussions in an effort to persuade the nation to assist with an investigation into uranium traces discovered at undeclared sites. Also Read | South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor sees India's G20 leadership as opportunity for Global South “I think any attack, any military attack on a nuclear facility is outlaw, is out of the normative structures that we all abide by," Grossi had said on Saturday. “We certainly hope that we are going to be able to protect the nuclear power plant which is under threat now, which is [Ukraine’s] Zaporizhzhia,” Grossi said. “But this is valid and applicable to every nuclear facility in the world.” Watch | South Africa's Foreign Minister speaks to WION on India ties, Russia Ukraine conflict According to a classified IAEA assessment obtained by AFP this week, uranium particles up to 83.7 per cent enriched — just under the 90% needed to create an atomic bomb — had been found at Iran's subterranean Fordo site around 100 kilometres (60 miles) south of the capital. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Netanyahu rejects Grossi’s remarks over possible attack on Iran, says Israel ‘permitted’ to defend itself

Since the time Uranium of high-grade purity was discovered in Iran, the tussle between IAEA, the UN Nuclear watchdog and local Iranian authorities have been at the centre of scrutiny and discussions. The discovery of weapon-grade Uranium has now led to new negotiations between the two nations.

Talks between Iran authorities & IAEA

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, is in Iran to hold talks with Iranian officials over the country's nuclear program. The visit comes at a time when the agency is seeking Iran's increased cooperation over its nuclear activities. WION's Eric Njoka speaks to a professor & Israel institute fellow, at the University of California Irvine, Alon Burstein on the impact of the visit and status of the nuclear talks.

UN Nuclear Chief crucial visit to Iran

The International Atomic Energy Agency is holding talks with Iranian officials regarding investigations into the traces of uranium particles that were found at certain undeclared sites. Now, what is being said is that the IAEA claims that these nuclear particles were weapons grade but the head of the IAEA Rafael Grossi has said that there needs to be a joint cooperation with Iran to bring about credible assurances on the nuclear program.

IAEA: We need joint cooperation with Iran for nuclear programme

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Gravitas Global Headlines: UN Nuclear watchdog chief in Iran

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iranian capital Tehran on Friday (March 3) for discussions with officials. Visit by the UN nuclear watchdog chief comes after discovery of uranium particles in Iran just under weapons-grade level. The Vienna-based international organisation is seeking to get Iranian co-operation over its nuclear activities.

Grossi was greeted at the airport by Behrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and is due to meet its head, Mohammad Eslami, as well as other Iranian officials during his two-day visit.

AFP reported that a confidential IAEA report has said that uranium particles enriched up to 83.7 per cent have been detected at Iran's underground Fordo plant. A 90 per cent enrichment is required to make an atomic bomb. The plant is just 100 kilometres south of Tehran.

Tehran denies wanting to acquire atomic weapons, and last week said it had not made any attempt to enrich uranium beyond 60 percent purity, noting that "unintended fluctuations... may have occurred" during the enrichment process.

The discovery came after Iran had substantially modified an interconnection between two centrifuge clusters enriching uranium, without declaring it to the IAEA.

The IAEA tweeted on Thursday that Grossi would "travel to Tehran for high-level meetings at the invitation of Iran's government".

A diplomatic source told AFP that Grossi would also meet President Ebrahim Raisi to "relaunch the dialogue" on Iran's atomic work and to "reset the relationship at the highest level".

During the visit, the IAEA director general will try to find out more and obtain "strengthened access to the (Fordo) site and an increase in the number of inspections", the sources added.

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iranian capital Tehran on Friday (March 3) for discussions with officials. Visit by the UN nuclear watchdog chief comes after discovery of uranium particles in Iran just under weapons-grade level.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iranian capital Tehran on Friday (March 3) for discussions with officials. Visit by the UN nuclear watchdog chief comes after discovery of uranium particles in Iran just under weapons-grade level. The Vienna-based international organisation is seeking to get Iranian co-operation over its nuclear activities. Grossi was greeted at the airport by Behrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and is due to meet its head, Mohammad Eslami, as well as other Iranian officials during his two-day visit. AFP reported that a confidential IAEA report has said that uranium particles enriched up to 83.7 per cent have been detected at Iran's underground Fordo plant. A 90 per cent enrichment is required to make an atomic bomb. The plant is just 100 kilometres south of Tehran. Tehran denies wanting to acquire atomic weapons, and last week said it had not made any attempt to enrich uranium beyond 60 percent purity, noting that "unintended fluctuations... may have occurred" during the enrichment process. The discovery came after Iran had substantially modified an interconnection between two centrifuge clusters enriching uranium, without declaring it to the IAEA. The IAEA tweeted on Thursday that Grossi would "travel to Tehran for high-level meetings at the invitation of Iran's government". A diplomatic source told AFP that Grossi would also meet President Ebrahim Raisi to "relaunch the dialogue" on Iran's atomic work and to "reset the relationship at the highest level". During the visit, the IAEA director general will try to find out more and obtain "strengthened access to the (Fordo) site and an increase in the number of inspections", the sources added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

IAEA chief reaches Iran after discovery of near weapons-grade uranium

Iran has hit back at UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi after he voiced worries over modifications to equipment at the country's underground Fordo uranium enrichment plant, reported AFP quoting state media.&nbsp;According to a confidential report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) obtained by the news agency on Wednesday, Iran significantly altered an interconnection between two centrifuge clusters at the Fordo Fuel Enrichment Plant (FFEP), without prior notice,&nbsp;that can enrich uranium to up to 60%.

In the report, Grossi flagged worries that Iran had implemented this change without informing the agency beforehand.&nbsp;However, Mohamad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, has hit back at Grossi. He was quoted as saying by state news agency IRNA that the organization gave a letter to IAEA that an "inspector... made a mistake and gave an incorrect report."

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“But yet again the director-general of the agency released this issue to the media,” he said, labelling it “unprofessional and unacceptable” behaviour. “We hope that this practice will not be continued... because this is not acceptable for his reputation and the agency," he added.&nbsp;

This comes after an unannounced Fordo inspection on 21 January by IAEA. The UN nuclear watchdog found “two IR-6 centrifuge cascades... were interconnected in a way that was substantially different from the mode of operation declared by Iran to the agency”.

Grossi later on 24 January told the European Parliament that he is planning plans to visit Tehran this month “for a much-needed political dialogue, or reestablishment thereof, with Iran”.&nbsp;

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Discussions to resurrect an&nbsp;agreement over Iran's nuclear programme have stagnated, and Grossi said he wants to visit Tehran in February for talks on encouraging it to boost cooperation on the Iran nuclear deal which has hit a “big, big impasse."&nbsp;

US and allies are looking at it as a significant addition to the country’s nuclear programme. United States, Britain, France and Germany said Friday in a statement that “Iranian claims that this action was carried out in error are inadequate."&nbsp;

“We judge Iran’s actions based on the impartial and objective reports of the IAEA, not Iran’s purported intent.”

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Under then-President Donald Trump, the United States unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, in 2018. It reinstated sanctions against Iran, which caused Tehran to start breaking the terms of the agreement.

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Iran has hit back at UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi after he voiced worries over modifications to equipment at the country's underground Fordo uranium enrichment plant, reported AFP quoting state media.

Iran has hit back at UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi after he voiced worries over modifications to equipment at the country's underground Fordo uranium enrichment plant, reported AFP quoting state media. According to a confidential report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) obtained by the news agency on Wednesday, Iran significantly altered an interconnection between two centrifuge clusters at the Fordo Fuel Enrichment Plant (FFEP), without prior notice, that can enrich uranium to up to 60%. In the report, Grossi flagged worries that Iran had implemented this change without informing the agency beforehand. However, Mohamad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, has hit back at Grossi. He was quoted as saying by state news agency IRNA that the organization gave a letter to IAEA that an "inspector... made a mistake and gave an incorrect report." Also Read | At least 13 Palestinians injured in Israeli military raids at Jericho camp “But yet again the director-general of the agency released this issue to the media,” he said, labelling it “unprofessional and unacceptable” behaviour. “We hope that this practice will not be continued... because this is not acceptable for his reputation and the agency," he added. This comes after an unannounced Fordo inspection on 21 January by IAEA. The UN nuclear watchdog found “two IR-6 centrifuge cascades... were interconnected in a way that was substantially different from the mode of operation declared by Iran to the agency”. Grossi later on 24 January told the European Parliament that he is planning plans to visit Tehran this month “for a much-needed political dialogue, or reestablishment thereof, with Iran”. Also Read | Russia, Ukraine swap dozens of prisoners of war Discussions to resurrect an agreement over Iran's nuclear programme have stagnated, and Grossi said he wants to visit Tehran in February for talks on encouraging it to boost cooperation on the Iran nuclear deal which has hit a “big, big impasse." US and allies are looking at it as a significant addition to the country’s nuclear programme. United States, Britain, France and Germany said Friday in a statement that “Iranian claims that this action was carried out in error are inadequate." “We judge Iran’s actions based on the impartial and objective reports of the IAEA, not Iran’s purported intent.” Watch | US-EU spat over America's Inflation Reduction Act Under then-President Donald Trump, the United States unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, in 2018. It reinstated sanctions against Iran, which caused Tehran to start breaking the terms of the agreement. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Iran hits back at IAEA chief Rafael Grossi over report on Fordo nuclear plant

Iran says it is enriching its uranium to 60%. Is Tehran inching closer to nuclear weapons? Ghadi Francis brings us all the latest developments. #TheWestAsiaPost

The West Asia Post: Is Iran inching close to Nuclear weapons?

As Iran faces criticism from the International Atomic Energy Agency over Tehran's lack of cooperation with the nuclear watchdog, a new report by Iran's news agency says the country has begun producing Uranium enriched at some 60% .

Iran: Stepping closer to bomb? 60% is a significant step towards weapons-grade enrichment

The head of Iran's atomic energy agency has promised a firm answer to the International Atomic Energy Agency resolution censoring Iran and some analysts are predicting that negotiations over Iran's nuclear program could now be dead.

Iran vows 'firm answer' to IAEA resolution after the latter censures the former

Days after nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution censuring Iran over insufficient cooperation with the agency, Tehran has responded.

The foreign ministry said that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) was taking necessary measures without specifying the nature of it.&nbsp;

"In response to the recent action of three European countries and the United States in the adoption of a resolution against Iran, some initial measures have been decided by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran," said&nbsp;foreign ministry spokesman&nbsp;Nasser Kanani.&nbsp;

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The ministry also hinted that the IAEA's next delegation&nbsp;trip to Iran may be shelved.&nbsp;

"The IAEA delegation's trip to Tehran was approved in the framework of the deal with the agency. Iran's next steps will be taken in accordance with the new conditions."

Tehran added that the said measures were realised on Monday in presence of IAEA inspectors at the&nbsp;Natanz and Fordo enrichment complexes.&nbsp;

"The Islamic republic of Iran is always prepared to respond in the appropriate manner to the actions of Western parties when they return to their commitments," the spokesperson signed off as saying.&nbsp;

What did IAEA do?

The resolution passed last week was introduced by the United States, France, Germany ad the United Kingdom.&nbsp;

Under the resolution, IAEA is pressing Iran to explain the presence of undeclared man-made uranium found at three sites, calling for "access to locations and material" as well as the collection of samples.

Notably, a similar resolution was passed in June as well with Russia and China being the only countries to object to it.&nbsp;

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Western countries for long have accused Tehran of developing nuclear weapons - a claim which has been denied by Tehran repeatedly.&nbsp;

Iran is of the view that IAEA's probe into the matter needs to be closed before any agreement can be reached on restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, also called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)

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Days after nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution censuring Iran over insufficient cooperation with the agency, Tehran has responded.

Days after nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution censuring Iran over insufficient cooperation with the agency, Tehran has responded. The foreign ministry said that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) was taking necessary measures without specifying the nature of it. "In response to the recent action of three European countries and the United States in the adoption of a resolution against Iran, some initial measures have been decided by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran," said foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani. WATCH | IAEA: Cannot guarantee Iran's nuclear programme is peaceful × The ministry also hinted that the IAEA's next delegation trip to Iran may be shelved. "The IAEA delegation's trip to Tehran was approved in the framework of the deal with the agency. Iran's next steps will be taken in accordance with the new conditions." Tehran added that the said measures were realised on Monday in presence of IAEA inspectors at the Natanz and Fordo enrichment complexes. "The Islamic republic of Iran is always prepared to respond in the appropriate manner to the actions of Western parties when they return to their commitments," the spokesperson signed off as saying. What did IAEA do? The resolution passed last week was introduced by the United States, France, Germany ad the United Kingdom. Under the resolution, IAEA is pressing Iran to explain the presence of undeclared man-made uranium found at three sites, calling for "access to locations and material" as well as the collection of samples. Notably, a similar resolution was passed in June as well with Russia and China being the only countries to object to it. Read more: West asks Iran to cooperate with IAEA Western countries for long have accused Tehran of developing nuclear weapons - a claim which has been denied by Tehran repeatedly. Iran is of the view that IAEA's probe into the matter needs to be closed before any agreement can be reached on restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, also called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Iran taking retaliatory measures after IAEA brought a censuring resolution

Just a day after Iran was criticised for lack of co-operation, Western countries on Friday (November 18) urged Iran to take "essential and urgent" action on issues raised by United Nations' nuclear watchdog. On Thursday, Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency's board of governors passed a resolution that targetted Iran.&nbsp;

USA and world powers struck a nuclear deal with Iran in 2015, but former US president Donald Trump took the US out of the deal. &nbsp;Talks are on to restore the deal but an impasse has been reached over the issue of undeclared Uranium particles.

"The board has sent a clear message that it is essential and urgent that Iran fulfils its (non-proliferation treaty)-required safeguards obligations," said France, Germany, Britain and the United States in a joint statement.

The nations urged Iran to "take the actions specified without delay".

The non-proliferation treaty is an international agreement aimed at preventing the spread of atomic weapons.

The same countries had brought the resolution at the IAEA, which was the second of its kind within six months regarding a lack of "technically credible" answers provided by Iran.

The watchdog has been pressing Iran to explain the presence of undeclared man-made uranium found at three sites, calling for "access to locations and material" as well as the collection of samples.

Western powers accuse Iran of seeking to build nuclear weapons, something that Tehran has always denied.

In Friday's statement, the Western powers welcomed the latest resolution and urged Iran to explain the presence of the particles.

"We hope Iran takes this opportunity to cooperate with the IAEA in good faith toward closing these outstanding matters," it said.

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Just a day after Iran was criticised for lack of co-operation, Western countries on Friday (November 18) urged Iran to take "essential and urgent" action on issues raised by United Nations' nuclear watchdog.

Just a day after Iran was criticised for lack of co-operation, Western countries on Friday (November 18) urged Iran to take "essential and urgent" action on issues raised by United Nations' nuclear watchdog. On Thursday, Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency's board of governors passed a resolution that targetted Iran. USA and world powers struck a nuclear deal with Iran in 2015, but former US president Donald Trump took the US out of the deal. Talks are on to restore the deal but an impasse has been reached over the issue of undeclared Uranium particles. "The board has sent a clear message that it is essential and urgent that Iran fulfils its (non-proliferation treaty)-required safeguards obligations," said France, Germany, Britain and the United States in a joint statement. The nations urged Iran to "take the actions specified without delay". The non-proliferation treaty is an international agreement aimed at preventing the spread of atomic weapons. The same countries had brought the resolution at the IAEA, which was the second of its kind within six months regarding a lack of "technically credible" answers provided by Iran. The watchdog has been pressing Iran to explain the presence of undeclared man-made uranium found at three sites, calling for "access to locations and material" as well as the collection of samples. Western powers accuse Iran of seeking to build nuclear weapons, something that Tehran has always denied. In Friday's statement, the Western powers welcomed the latest resolution and urged Iran to explain the presence of the particles. "We hope Iran takes this opportunity to cooperate with the IAEA in good faith toward closing these outstanding matters," it said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

West asks Iran to cooperate with IAEA

Amid the US sanctions on Iran over concerns of its nuclear program, Washington along with UK and several European Union countries have joined hands to call out the nuclear watchdog IAEA to pass a resolution ordering Tehran to "urgently" explain uranium traces found at three undeclared sites.&nbsp;

As seen by Reuters in the resolution text, the US, Britain, France and Germany have sent this draft resolution on Friday to other countries on the 35-nation International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors.&nbsp;

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This key development comes ahead of a quarterly meeting which starts on Wednesday next week. Speculations are rife that Western powers will push IAEA during the meeting to call out Iran to cooperate.&nbsp;

In 2019, IAEA first discovered the traces of man-made uranium that suggested they were once connected to Iran’s nuclear program. US intelligence agencies have said Iran has an organized nuclear weapons program however since long Iran has denied the allegations.

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The nuclear watchdog on Thursday issued a report, which is also seen by Reuters, that said Iran has agreed to a visit by the UN nuclear watchdog this month to start giving answers.&nbsp;

"IAEA chief Rafael Grossi takes note of Iran's proposal to hold a further technical meeting with senior Agency officials in Tehran before the end of the month, but stresses that this meeting should be aimed at effectively clarifying and resolving those issues," one of two confidential IAEA reports on Iran sent to member states on Thursday said, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

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The IAEA "expects to start receiving from Iran technically credible explanations on these issues, including access to locations and material, as well as the taking of samples as appropriate", it added.

The US has also alleged Iranian military personnel of visiting Crimea where the country said Russian military personnel have been piloting the Tehran's drones which is targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

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Amid the US sanctions on Iran over concerns of its nuclear program, Washington along with UK and several European Union countries have joined hands to call out the nuclear watchdog IAEA to pass a resolution ordering Tehran to "urgently" explain uranium traces found at three undeclared sites.

Amid the US sanctions on Iran over concerns of its nuclear program, Washington along with UK and several European Union countries have joined hands to call out the nuclear watchdog IAEA to pass a resolution ordering Tehran to "urgently" explain uranium traces found at three undeclared sites. As seen by Reuters in the resolution text, the US, Britain, France and Germany have sent this draft resolution on Friday to other countries on the 35-nation International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors. ALSO READ | IAEA says 'no progress' in discussions with Iran over undeclared nuclear material This key development comes ahead of a quarterly meeting which starts on Wednesday next week. Speculations are rife that Western powers will push IAEA during the meeting to call out Iran to cooperate. In 2019, IAEA first discovered the traces of man-made uranium that suggested they were once connected to Iran’s nuclear program. US intelligence agencies have said Iran has an organized nuclear weapons program however since long Iran has denied the allegations. ALSO READ | UN nuclear watchdog says no evidence of Vladimir Putin’s ‘dirty bomb’ claim against Ukraine The nuclear watchdog on Thursday issued a report, which is also seen by Reuters, that said Iran has agreed to a visit by the UN nuclear watchdog this month to start giving answers. "IAEA chief Rafael Grossi takes note of Iran's proposal to hold a further technical meeting with senior Agency officials in Tehran before the end of the month, but stresses that this meeting should be aimed at effectively clarifying and resolving those issues," one of two confidential IAEA reports on Iran sent to member states on Thursday said, reported Reuters. WATCH | Concern over Iran's nuclear program; West seeks country's 'urgent cooperation' The IAEA "expects to start receiving from Iran technically credible explanations on these issues, including access to locations and material, as well as the taking of samples as appropriate", it added. The US has also alleged Iranian military personnel of visiting Crimea where the country said Russian military personnel have been piloting the Tehran's drones which is targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US, EU push nuclear watchdog to order Iran explain Uranium traces 'urgently'

A new visit to Tehran is scheduled for this month, but the UN nuclear watchdog said Thursday that there had been no progress in talks with Iran regarding the presence of undeclared nuclear material at three locations.&nbsp;

The matter has come up in intermittent talks between Tehran and international powers to resurrect a historic 2015 agreement that intended to rein in Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.

"The director general (Rafael Grossi) is seriously concerned that there has still been no progress in clarifying and resolving the outstanding safeguards issues," the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a report seen by AFP.

Before the end of November, senior agency representatives will travel to Tehran for a technical visit, the report stated.

"The agency has reiterated that at this meeting, it expects to start receiving from Iran technically credible explanations on these issues, including access to locations and material, as well as taking the samples as appropriate," it added.

The director general "reiterates that these issues... need to be resolved for the agency to be in a position to provide assurance that Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful," it added.

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Grossi stated in an interview with AFP on Thursday that the IAEA had been "trying to help them focus their answers so that we can have something in our hands" in meetings with Iranian officials ahead of the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.&nbsp;

A major issue that caused the IAEA board of governors to pass a resolution criticising Iran in June was the UN watchdog's pressure on Iran to provide information regarding the presence of nuclear material at three unannounced sites.&nbsp;

The IAEA's reports on Iran will be considered as usual at the board's upcoming regular meeting, which is scheduled for the following week.

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A new visit to Tehran is scheduled for this month, but the UN nuclear watchdog said Thursday that there had been no progress in talks with Iran regarding the presence of undeclared nuclear material at three locations.

A new visit to Tehran is scheduled for this month, but the UN nuclear watchdog said Thursday that there had been no progress in talks with Iran regarding the presence of undeclared nuclear material at three locations. The matter has come up in intermittent talks between Tehran and international powers to resurrect a historic 2015 agreement that intended to rein in Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. "The director general (Rafael Grossi) is seriously concerned that there has still been no progress in clarifying and resolving the outstanding safeguards issues," the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a report seen by AFP. Before the end of November, senior agency representatives will travel to Tehran for a technical visit, the report stated. "The agency has reiterated that at this meeting, it expects to start receiving from Iran technically credible explanations on these issues, including access to locations and material, as well as taking the samples as appropriate," it added. The director general "reiterates that these issues... need to be resolved for the agency to be in a position to provide assurance that Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful," it added. Also Read: United States: Five most expensive contests in midterm elections Grossi stated in an interview with AFP on Thursday that the IAEA had been "trying to help them focus their answers so that we can have something in our hands" in meetings with Iranian officials ahead of the COP27 climate summit in Egypt. A major issue that caused the IAEA board of governors to pass a resolution criticising Iran in June was the UN watchdog's pressure on Iran to provide information regarding the presence of nuclear material at three unannounced sites. The IAEA's reports on Iran will be considered as usual at the board's upcoming regular meeting, which is scheduled for the following week. (with inputs from agencies)

IAEA says 'no progress' in discussions with Iran over undeclared nuclear material

The United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Thursday that it has found no signs to support Russia’s accusations that Ukraine is looking to use a “dirty bomb” amid rising tensions. The International Atomic Energy Agency made the remarks after visiting most of the nuclear power plants in the country and concluded that there are no traces of materials that can be used in such a bomb.

The locations which were inspected were the Institute for Nuclear Research in Kyiv, Eastern Mining and Processing Plant in Zhovti Kody, and Production Association Pivdennyi Machine-Building Plant in Dnipro.

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Earlier, Russia has repeatedly accused Ukraine of planning to use&nbsp;a bomb with nuclear materials in order to falsely implicate the Kremlin. The Russian authorities made this appeal in front of several western countries and even took the issue to the United Nations Security Council for consideration.

"Over the past few days, the inspectors were able to carry out all activities that the IAEA had planned to conduct and were given unfettered access to the locations," IAEA said in a statement.

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"Based on the evaluation of the results available to date and the information provided by Ukraine, the agency did not find any indications of undeclared nuclear activities and materials at the locations," the official statement added after the conclusion of the official inspections.

The inspections were conducted on request of the Ukrainian government and after the IAEA statement, Kyiv said that it was Russia’s attempt to malign Ukraine’s name with the accusations.

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The United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Thursday that it has found no signs to support Russia’s accusations that Ukraine is looking to use a “dirty bomb” amid rising tensions.

The United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Thursday that it has found no signs to support Russia’s accusations that Ukraine is looking to use a “dirty bomb” amid rising tensions. The International Atomic Energy Agency made the remarks after visiting most of the nuclear power plants in the country and concluded that there are no traces of materials that can be used in such a bomb. The locations which were inspected were the Institute for Nuclear Research in Kyiv, Eastern Mining and Processing Plant in Zhovti Kody, and Production Association Pivdennyi Machine-Building Plant in Dnipro. Also read | Ukraine-Russia war LIVE updates | UN nuclear watchdog says no evidence of ‘dirty bomb’ claim Earlier, Russia has repeatedly accused Ukraine of planning to use a bomb with nuclear materials in order to falsely implicate the Kremlin. The Russian authorities made this appeal in front of several western countries and even took the issue to the United Nations Security Council for consideration. "Over the past few days, the inspectors were able to carry out all activities that the IAEA had planned to conduct and were given unfettered access to the locations," IAEA said in a statement. WATCH | Ukrainian troops shell Russian positions north of Kherson "Based on the evaluation of the results available to date and the information provided by Ukraine, the agency did not find any indications of undeclared nuclear activities and materials at the locations," the official statement added after the conclusion of the official inspections. The inspections were conducted on request of the Ukrainian government and after the IAEA statement, Kyiv said that it was Russia’s attempt to malign Ukraine’s name with the accusations.

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North Korea has yet again made to headlines for its nuclear tests.

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in a meeting with the UN World Security Council on Ukraine said that the world is holding its breath over the possibility that North Korea might conduct a nuclear test.&nbsp;

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Grossi said, "Everybody is&nbsp;holding&nbsp;its&nbsp;breath&nbsp;about this, because another nuclear test would be yet another confirmation of a program which is moving full steam ahead, in a way that is incredibly, incredibly concerning."

He further told the reporters that the country is preparing for upcoming tests and building its arsenal. Grossi said that because of all this, they repaying special attention to the matter and are hoping that doesn't happen, AFP reported.&nbsp;

He added that he did not believe that the tests will happen right away.&nbsp;

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Grossi said, "&nbsp;We see preparation, we see lots of things, but in terms of degrees of imminency, no."

This is not the first time that the world has been warned about North Korea.&nbsp;

The United States has been issuing a warning that Pyongyang is preparing to conduct a nuclear test, which will include demonstrations of small and long-range ballistic missiles.&nbsp;

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North Korea's neighbours South Korea and Japan are currently extremely anxious about the situation.&nbsp;

The US, Japan and South Korea have been warning that if North Korea holds the nuclear test, there'll be an 'unparalleled scale of response.'&nbsp;

Tensions rose after North Korea started firing ballistic missiles since&nbsp;the beginning of this year.&nbsp;

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North Korea has yet again made to headlines for its nuclear tests. The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in a meeting with the UN World Security Council on Ukraine said that the world is holding its breath over the possibility that North Korea might conduct a nuclear test.

North Korea has yet again made to headlines for its nuclear tests. The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in a meeting with the UN World Security Council on Ukraine said that the world is holding its breath over the possibility that North Korea might conduct a nuclear test. Also read | If North Korea holds nuclear test, there'll be 'unparalleled scale of response', warn US, Japan, South Korea Grossi said, "Everybody is holding its breath about this, because another nuclear test would be yet another confirmation of a program which is moving full steam ahead, in a way that is incredibly, incredibly concerning." He further told the reporters that the country is preparing for upcoming tests and building its arsenal. Grossi said that because of all this, they repaying special attention to the matter and are hoping that doesn't happen, AFP reported. He added that he did not believe that the tests will happen right away. Watch | US, Japan & South Korea vows closer ties; North Korea warned over nuclear test Grossi said, " We see preparation, we see lots of things, but in terms of degrees of imminency, no." This is not the first time that the world has been warned about North Korea. The United States has been issuing a warning that Pyongyang is preparing to conduct a nuclear test, which will include demonstrations of small and long-range ballistic missiles. Also read | North and South Korea exchange warning fire at maritime border amid tensions North Korea's neighbours South Korea and Japan are currently extremely anxious about the situation. The US, Japan and South Korea have been warning that if North Korea holds the nuclear test, there'll be an 'unparalleled scale of response.' Tensions rose after North Korea started firing ballistic missiles since the beginning of this year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

IAEA chief at UN World Security Council meet warns over possible North Korea nuclear tests

Iran is rapidly expanding its ability to enrich uranium with advanced centrifuges at its underground plant at Natanz and now intends to go further than previously planned, a confidential UN&nbsp;nuclear watchdog report seen by Reuters showed on Monday.

While indirect talks between Iran and the United States on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have stalled, Tehran has brought onstream an ever larger number of advanced centrifuges the deal bans it from using to produce enriched uranium.

These machines are far more efficient than the first-generation IR-1, the only centrifuge that the deal lets Iran use to grow its stock of enriched uranium. Iran has been adding them, particularly at two underground sites at Natanz and Fordow that may be designed to withstand potential aerial bombardment.

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The third of three cascades, or clusters, of advanced IR-6 centrifuges recently installed at the underground Fuel Enrichment Plant (FEP) at Natanz has now come onstream, said the International Atomic Energy Agency report to member states. Diplomats say the IR-6 is Iran's most advanced centrifuge.

Iran has also quickly completed the installation of seven cascades that were either not finished or at a very early stage of installation on Aug. 31, Monday's ad hoc report showed. End-August marked the last visit by inspectors mentioned in the IAEA's most recent quarterly report.

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Those seven cascades, one of IR-4 centrifuges and six of IR-2m machines, were fully installed but not yet enriching, Monday's report said.

Iran has also informed the IAEA it plans to add an extra three cascades of IR-2m machines at the FEP, on top of the 12 already announced and now installed, the report showed.

Of those three extra IR-2m cascades, the installation has already started on two of them, the report said.

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The report also showed that all the centrifuges enriching at Natanz were still producing uranium hexafluoride (UF6) gas enriched to up to 5 per cent&nbsp;but now they were being fed with natural UF6. That contrasted to the quarterly report issued in September that said on Aug. 31 the centrifuges were being fed with UF6 enriched to up to 2 per cent. It did not explain the change.

In 2018, then-President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the Iran deal and re-imposed sanctions against Iran that the deal had lifted. Iran responded by breaching the restrictions on its nuclear activities imposed by the deal.

If the deal is revived Iran will have to put its advanced centrifuges into storage, diplomats say.

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Iran is rapidly expanding its ability to enrich uranium with advanced centrifuges at its underground plant at Natanz and now intends to go further than previously planned, a confidential UN nuclear watchdog report seen by Reuters showed on Monday.

Iran is rapidly expanding its ability to enrich uranium with advanced centrifuges at its underground plant at Natanz and now intends to go further than previously planned, a confidential UN nuclear watchdog report seen by Reuters showed on Monday. While indirect talks between Iran and the United States on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have stalled, Tehran has brought onstream an ever larger number of advanced centrifuges the deal bans it from using to produce enriched uranium. These machines are far more efficient than the first-generation IR-1, the only centrifuge that the deal lets Iran use to grow its stock of enriched uranium. Iran has been adding them, particularly at two underground sites at Natanz and Fordow that may be designed to withstand potential aerial bombardment. Watch | IAEA report: Iran racing to expand Uranium enrichment at underground plant The third of three cascades, or clusters, of advanced IR-6 centrifuges recently installed at the underground Fuel Enrichment Plant (FEP) at Natanz has now come onstream, said the International Atomic Energy Agency report to member states. Diplomats say the IR-6 is Iran's most advanced centrifuge. Iran has also quickly completed the installation of seven cascades that were either not finished or at a very early stage of installation on Aug. 31, Monday's ad hoc report showed. End-August marked the last visit by inspectors mentioned in the IAEA's most recent quarterly report. Also read | As N Korea ramps up missile tests, South Korean president says it has 'nothing to gain from nuclear weapons' Those seven cascades, one of IR-4 centrifuges and six of IR-2m machines, were fully installed but not yet enriching, Monday's report said. Iran has also informed the IAEA it plans to add an extra three cascades of IR-2m machines at the FEP, on top of the 12 already announced and now installed, the report showed. Of those three extra IR-2m cascades, the installation has already started on two of them, the report said. Also read | Iran nuclear deal will not get any better, warns France The report also showed that all the centrifuges enriching at Natanz were still producing uranium hexafluoride (UF6) gas enriched to up to 5 per cent but now they were being fed with natural UF6. That contrasted to the quarterly report issued in September that said on Aug. 31 the centrifuges were being fed with UF6 enriched to up to 2 per cent. It did not explain the change. In 2018, then-President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the Iran deal and re-imposed sanctions against Iran that the deal had lifted. Iran responded by breaching the restrictions on its nuclear activities imposed by the deal. If the deal is revived Iran will have to put its advanced centrifuges into storage, diplomats say. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Iran using 'advanced machines' to further expand its nuclear enrichment capabilities: IAEA report

According to IAEA report, Iran is rapidly expanding its ability to enrich uranium with advanced centrifuges at its underground plant at Natanz and now intends to go further than previously planned.

IAEA report: Iran racing to expand Uranium enrichment at underground plant

The International Atomic Energy Energy (IAEA) on Sunday informed that the electricty supply to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant from the grid had been restored, a day after shelling disconnected the facility.

The International Atomic Energy Energy (IAEA) on Sunday informed that the electricty supply to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant from the grid had been restored, a day after shelling disconnected the facility. IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi took to Twitter and shared the confirmation whilst adding that the situation remained untenable. "Our team at #Zaporizhzhya confirms the offsite power line lost yday was restored & #ZNPP is reconnected to the grid—a temporary relief in a still untenable situation. A protection zone is needed now. I will travel to Russia & will see @ZelenskyyUa thereafter to establish the zone," tweeted Grossi. Our team at #Zaporizhzhya confirms the offsite power line lost yday was restored & #ZNPP is reconnected to the grid—a temporary relief in a still untenable situation. A protection zone is needed now. I will travel to 🇷🇺 & will see 🇺🇦@ZelenskyyUa thereafter to establish the zone. — Rafael MarianoGrossi (@rafaelmgrossi) October 9, 2022 × As reported by WION, on Saturday, overnight shelling had cut the power supply of the nuclear plant forcing the authorities to rely on the emergency diesel generators. Read more: Overnight shelling snaps electricity supply of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Russian forces took over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the biggest plant in Europe soon after it announced the invasion of Ukraine on February 24. However, the plant is still run by Ukrainian technicians. Buildings in the nuclear plant have suffered damage and the situation threatens a catastrophic nuclear accident. Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for the shelling. WATCH | World narrowly avoided a nuclear disaster at the Zaporizhzhia power plant, says Zelensky × The United Nations, IAEA and Grossi have been pushing for a protection zone to be set up to prevent further shelling. “Almost every day now, there is shelling in the region where the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is located and where the plant workers and their families live,” said Grossi. “The shelling must stop, immediately. It is already having an impact on the nuclear safety and securiity situation at the plant.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The head of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been released, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday after detention that Ukraine blamed on Russia and called an act of terror.&nbsp;

Ukraine said a Russian patrol detained Ihor Murashov on Friday as he travelled from Europe's largest nuclear power plant to the town of Enerhodar, where many of the plant's staff live.&nbsp;

Ukrainian staff continue to operate the plant in conditions the International Atomic Energy Agency says put safety at risk. The IAEA said on Saturday it had been in contact with "the relevant authorities" without mentioning Russia by name and said it had been informed that Murashov was in "temporary detention".

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"I welcome the release of Ihor Murashov, Director General of #Ukraine's #Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant; I have received confirmation that Mr Murashov has returned to his family safely," Grossi said on Twitter on Monday.

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Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for shelling that has damaged buildings on the plant's grounds and the IAEA has called for the establishment of a protection zone around the site to reduce the risk of a potentially catastrophic accident. Grossi is due to hold talks in Moscow and Kyiv this week.&nbsp;

The IAEA said on Saturday that Murashov's detention "has an immediate and serious impact on decision-making in ensuring the safety and security of the plant", adding to the existing security concerns at the facility. 
 
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The head of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been released, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday after detention that Ukraine blamed on Russia and called an act of terror.

The head of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been released, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday after detention that Ukraine blamed on Russia and called an act of terror. Ukraine said a Russian patrol detained Ihor Murashov on Friday as he travelled from Europe's largest nuclear power plant to the town of Enerhodar, where many of the plant's staff live. Ukrainian staff continue to operate the plant in conditions the International Atomic Energy Agency says put safety at risk. The IAEA said on Saturday it had been in contact with "the relevant authorities" without mentioning Russia by name and said it had been informed that Murashov was in "temporary detention". Read more: Chief of Ukraine's Moscow-held nuclear power plant detained by Russia: Report "I welcome the release of Ihor Murashov, Director General of #Ukraine's #Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant; I have received confirmation that Mr Murashov has returned to his family safely," Grossi said on Twitter on Monday. I welcome the release of Ihor Murashov, Director General of #Ukraine’s #Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant; I have received confirmation that Mr Murashov has returned to his family safely. — Rafael MarianoGrossi (@rafaelmgrossi) October 3, 2022 × Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for shelling that has damaged buildings on the plant's grounds and the IAEA has called for the establishment of a protection zone around the site to reduce the risk of a potentially catastrophic accident. Grossi is due to hold talks in Moscow and Kyiv this week. The IAEA said on Saturday that Murashov's detention "has an immediate and serious impact on decision-making in ensuring the safety and security of the plant", adding to the existing security concerns at the facility. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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India has scuttled China's bid to pass an anti-AUKUS resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency meet in Vienna. The AUKUS pact was signed between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States last year under which Canberra gets nuclear-powered submarines.&nbsp;

China has been miffed with the development and has been terming it a violation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). It even criticised the role of the IAEA for its stance on the issue.&nbsp;

Sources close to the matter said, "India's deft and impactful diplomacy was deeply appreciated by IAEA member states, particularly the AUKUS partners." &nbsp;

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The Indian Mission to the IAEA in Vienna worked closely with other IAEA member countries on the matter.&nbsp;

The issue was taken up at the General Conference of IAEA that took place from September 26-30. After failing to get majority support, Beijing withdrew the resolution on Friday (September 30).&nbsp;

Earlier this month, the UN nuclear watchdog had expressed its satisfaction with the pact, according to reports. Sources said that India took "an objective view.. recognising the soundness of the technical evaluation by IAEA", explaining, "India's considered role helped many smaller countries take a clear stand on the Chinese proposal".&nbsp;

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India is one of the board members of the IAEA. The board has 35 members — Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Burundi, Canada, China, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Russia, Senegal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, UAE, UK, US, and Vietnam.&nbsp;

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India has scuttled China's bid to pass an anti-AUKUS resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency meet in Vienna. The AUKUS pact was signed between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States last year under which Canberra gets nuclear-powered submarines.

India has scuttled China's bid to pass an anti-AUKUS resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency meet in Vienna. The AUKUS pact was signed between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States last year under which Canberra gets nuclear-powered submarines. China has been miffed with the development and has been terming it a violation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). It even criticised the role of the IAEA for its stance on the issue. Sources close to the matter said, "India's deft and impactful diplomacy was deeply appreciated by IAEA member states, particularly the AUKUS partners." ALSO READ | US imposes new sanctions on Russia following annexation of Ukraine regions The Indian Mission to the IAEA in Vienna worked closely with other IAEA member countries on the matter. The issue was taken up at the General Conference of IAEA that took place from September 26-30. After failing to get majority support, Beijing withdrew the resolution on Friday (September 30). Earlier this month, the UN nuclear watchdog had expressed its satisfaction with the pact, according to reports. Sources said that India took "an objective view.. recognising the soundness of the technical evaluation by IAEA", explaining, "India's considered role helped many smaller countries take a clear stand on the Chinese proposal". ALSO READ | CIA's defective websites for covert communications exposed dozens of assets in China, Iran: Research India is one of the board members of the IAEA. The board has 35 members — Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Burundi, Canada, China, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Russia, Senegal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, UAE, UK, US, and Vietnam. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India scuttles China's attempt to pass anti-AUKUS resolution at IAEA meet

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