GLOBALMAGNUM: IRAN & NUCLEAR WEAPONS? UN IAEA REPORT

SEE: IAEA BOARD of GOVERNORS ADOPTS RESOLUTION on IRAN: IMPLEMENTATION of NPT SAFEGUARDS related to UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS (FULL-TEXTS) (MaximsNewsNetwork) www.maximsnews.com GLOBALMAGNUM: 17 November 2011: IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria -- The head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today (17 November) there is credible information that Iran is developing a nuclear weapon and called on the country to agree to a visit by a high-level team to clarify the nature of its nuclear programme. Director General Yukiya Amano told the meeting in Vienna of the IAEA Board of Governors that "the information indicates that Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device" and "it also indicates that, prior to the end of 2003, these activities took place under a structured programme, and that some activities may still be ongoing." Iran has repeatedly stated that its nuclear programme is for the peaceful purpose of providing energy, but many countries contend it is seeking to develop nuclear weapons. Last year the Security Council imposed a fourth round of sanctions against Iran, citing the proliferation risks of its nuclear programme and its continued failure to cooperate with the IAEA. Amano stated that "Iran is not providing the necessary cooperation, including by not implementing its Additional Protocol" and added that the IAEA is "unable to provide credible assurance about ...