23-11-2024 06:00 AM Jerusalem Timing

IAEA: No Indications of Possible Military Dimensions in Iran Nuclear Program

IAEA: No Indications of Possible Military Dimensions in Iran Nuclear Program

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that it has found no indications of diversion of nuclear material related to possible military dimensions (PMD) in Iran’s nuclear program.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that it has found no indications of diversion of nuclear material related to possible military dimensions (PMD) in Iran's nuclear program.

In its report on Wednesday, the IAEA said it has not found indications of undeclared nuclear fuel cycle in Iran beyond those activities declared by the Islamic Republic.

The report said the alleged suspected activities in Iran's nuclear program "did not advance beyond feasibility and scientific studies, and the acquisition of certain relevant technical competences and capabilities."Iran and IAEA

The IAEA has been tasked with the monitoring and verification of technical issues under a landmark agreement Iran struck with six world powers.

Iran and the P5+1 group – the US, Russia, the UK, France, China and Germany – concluded the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in the Austrian capital, Vienna, on July 14.

Under the JCPOA, limits are put on Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for, among other things, the removal of all nuclear-related economic and financial bans against the Islamic Republic.

"The Agency assesses that a range of activities relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device were conducted in Iran prior to the end of 2003 as a coordinated effort," the IAEA said in its report.

Iran has repeatedly denied any attempt to develop nuclear weapons, saying it is banned based on Islamic teachings.

Zionist Entity Urges 'Intensified Probe'

Also on Wednesday, the Zionist entity said the investigation into Tehran's atomic program should be 'intensified' after the report was released.

"The International Atomic Energy Agency investigation proves beyond any doubt that Iran was operating a secret project to develop a nuclear weapon after 2003, as Israel has said," a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, shortly after the report was made public.

"Israel expects the international community to deepen its investigation by way of the IAEA and use all the means at its disposal to ensure that Iran is unable to secretly build a nuclear weapon," it added.

"Without such an investigation the world will not know how far along the secret Iranian program progressed and what its current status is."

Tel Aviv has been at the forefront of opposition to the landmark deal, and Netanyahu has damaged his relations with US President Barack Obama over the issue.