Thursday, December 27, 2012

Iran Indicates That They May Open Their Parchin Military Site To U.N. Nuclear Inspectors

Iran Will Open Suspect Military Base If Threats Dropped: Report -- Reuters

Iran would let U.N nuclear inspectors into a military base they suspect was used for atomic weapons-related work, if threats against the Islamic Republic are dropped, a government official was quoted as saying.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) believes Iran conducted explosives tests with possible nuclear applications at Parchin, a sprawling military base southeast of Tehran, and has repeatedly asked to inspect it.

Western diplomats say Iran has carried out extensive work at Parchin over the past year to cleanse it of any evidence of illicit activities but IAEA chief Yukiya Amano said earlier this month a visit would still be "useful".

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More News On Iranian Reports That They May Open Their Parchin Military Site To U.N. Nuclear Inspectors

Iran may open military site to UN nuclear watchdog -- AP
Iran May Allow IAEA to Visit Base If Threats Against Country End -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Iran: Nuclear agency can inspect Parchin if threats of Israeli attacks defused -- Haaretz/DPA
Iran okay with inspections, 'If external threats are defused' -- Times Live

My Comment: I am always skeptical of these reports .... if Iran has nothing to hide it is in their best interest to disclose their program .... but they are not doing that. Hmmmm .... I wonder why.

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