IAEA
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Iran’s foreign minister and the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA, didn’t respond to requests for comment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The memo also says that Iran's enriched uranium will be "down-blended" – meaning diluted – on site, under the auspices of the IAEA, the UN's nuclear watchdog.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
The director-general of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, has warned repeatedly about the risk of a radioactive incident at such plants.
From Salon ● May 21, 2026
Of the 62 under construction worldwide, China is building 28, according to the IAEA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
According to the IAEA, Iran is the only country without a nuclear weapons programme to enrich uranium to 60 percent.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2025
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