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IAEA

American  
  1. International Atomic Energy Agency.


IAEA British  

abbreviation

  1. International Atomic Energy Agency

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In the third week of the war, Rafael Grossi, the head of the global nuclear watchdog the IAEA, told me there could ultimately be no military solution to Iran's nuclear ambitions.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The Bushehr plant in southwestern Iran has the Islamic republic's only operational nuclear power reactor and was first connected to the grid in 2011, according to the IAEA.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The deal, containing significant limitations on Iran subject to intrusive inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency, was working, in the opinions of the parties to the deal and the IAEA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

On Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed into law a bill suspending cooperation with the IAEA, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, until guarantees are given for the security of nuclear facilities and scientists.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2025

In addition to this week’s confidential report by the IAEA, the U.N. watchdog publicly accused Iran of blocking the work of international nuclear inspectors.

From Washington Times • Nov. 16, 2023