BREAKING: Iran alleges that a U.N. inspector it blocked from a nuclear site last week had tested positive for explosive nitrates.
4:10 p.m.
Iran is alleging that a U.N. inspector it blocked from a nuclear site last week had tested positive for explosive nitrates. Iran’s representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Kazem Gharibabadi, made the allegation on Thursday at a suddenly called meeting in Vienna. He did not elaborate on why he thought the woman had the residue on her, though he said she went to the bathroom while waiting for a secondary screening and apparently removed the material. This happened at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility.This incident comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S. over its nuclear program.Iran has injected uranium gas into centrifuges deep inside its underground Fordo nuclear complex.
Tehran meanwhile also acknowledged blocking an official from the International Atomic Energy Agency from visiting its nuclear site at Natanz last week, the first known case of a United Nations inspector being blocked amid heightened tensions over its atomic program. Iran’s representative to the IAEA said Tehran had asked the agency never to send the inspector again, without elaborating on what happened.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Iran to fuel centrifuges in new step away from nuclear deal
Read more »
Will Iran emerge the biggest loser of the protests across the Arab world?Iran stands to lose the most in the near future, but Saudi Arabia won't be far behind as protesters across the Arab world demand an end to foreign interference in internal affairs.
Read more »
Iran resumes uranium enrichment at Fordow plant in new step back from dealSuspension of uranium enrichment at the long-secret plant was one of the restrictions Iran agreed to in return for the lifting of UN sanctions. Meanwhile, Iran says it has cancelled accreditation of UN nuclear inspector.
Read more »
Iran injects gas in new centrifuges as atomic deal unravelsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran injected uranium gas into centrifuges at its underground Fordo nuclear complex early Thursday, taking its most-significant step away from its 2015 nuclear...
Read more »
Trump's treatment of Iran will ensure America remains the 'Great Satan' for decades to comeThis week marks the 40th anniversary of the storming of the U.S. embassy in Tehran, an event that marked the start of a decades-long stand off between Washington and Iran.
Read more »
Iran fuels centrifuges, resumes uranium enrichment at FordowIran resumed uranium enrichment at its underground Fordow nuclear facility, the ...
Read more »