Library Documents on Iran's Nuclear Program
December 21, 2005
Iran and the European Union trio -- Britain, France, Germany -- here on Wednesday began their first round of nuclear talks behind closed doors after a five-month suspension.
Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Deputy for International Affairs Javad Vaeedi heads the Iranian team negotiating opposite 12 senior experts and managers of Germany,...
December 21, 2005
Iran has been concealing part of its nuclear program in purpose-built tunnels for several years, an Iranian opposition group said before talks resume in Vienna tomorrow between the Islamic Republic and the European Union.
Underground facilities have been built in at least 14 sites near Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom, Mohammad Mohaddessin, chairman of...
December 14, 2005
Western efforts to negotiate an end to Iran’s nuclear program have been unable to produce results. Tehran has made a few concessions but remains intransigent on the issue of enrichment and developing a fuel cycle that will allow for a nuclear weapon capability at some point. Washington needs to back the European effort to pressure Iran...
December 13, 2005
This CRS Report, updated as warranted, discusses the agreement on civilian nuclear cooperation with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) by focusing on congressional roles in crafting and carrying out the agreement. Some Members have been concerned about U.S. nuclear cooperation with China in the context of China’s practices related to the...
December 12, 2005
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QUESTION: Changing the subject, please. Iran.
MR. ERELI: Yes.
QUESTION: Iranian Foreign Minister spoke on Sunday, I quote, "America can take part in international bidding for the construction of Iran's nuclear power plant if they observe the basic standards of quality," end of quote. What's your reaction?
MR. ERELI: Iraq -- I'm sorry. I'll...
December 10, 2005
Your Majesties, Your Royal Highness, Honourable Members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
The International Atomic Energy Agency and I are humbled, proud, delighted and above all strengthened in our resolve by this most worthy of honours.
My sister-in-law works for a group that supports orphanages in Cairo. She...
December 8, 2005
The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency on August 11 adopted by consensus a resolution concerning Iran's implementation of its Safeguards Agreement Pursuant to the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
December 7, 2005
Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Chairman Alaeddin Boroujerdi said here Wednesday that the outlook of West on Iran's nuclear dossier is political and biased.
Speaking at the nuclear conference held at Tehran Azad University, he added that the West can hardly accept Iran's potential for access to indigenous nuclear technology...
December 5, 2005
Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said here Monday that Europe's readiness to hold nuclear talks with Iran was a "positive step".
Larijani made the remark while talking to domestic and foreign reporters as he was commenting on Iran's stance on nuclear activities.
"We try to hold constructive and serious talks and reach a...
December 4, 2005
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran will defend its nuclear achievements and insist on its undeniable right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.