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IAEA Iran Safeguards Report: Iran Degrading Safeguards Effectiveness; Low Enriched Uranium Production Holds Steady

Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS), David Albright and Paul Brannan – Charts prepared by Christina Walrond – September 6, 2010: “The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released on September 6, 2010 its latest report on the implementation of NPT safeguards in Iran and the status of Iran’s compliance with Security Council Resolutions 1737, 1747 and 1803. The following analysis highlights the IAEA’s key findings, including 1) production of low-enriched uranium (LEU) at the Natanz fuel enrichment plant (FEP) holds steady and production of nearly 20 percent LEU at the pilot fuel enrichment plant (PFEP) is steady but somewhat less than Iran declared publicly; 2) continued research and development of advanced centrifuges; 3) no progress toward resolving outstanding questions regarding the “military applications” of Iran’s nuclear activities; 4) the IAEA has objected to Iran stating that it would no longer allow two additional inspectors to conduct inspections in Iran; and 5) Iran is digging in its heels on complying with traditional safeguards at the Fordow plant, the Natanz facility, and a newly announced centrifuge plant.”

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