Another Round Of Iran Nuclear Talks

Herman Nackaerts (C) and members of a delegation of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) check-in before their departure to Iran, at the airport in Vienna, Austria, January 15, 2013. Voice of America

UN Nuclear Watchdog Eyes Iran Deal, Parchin Visit -- Reuters

* U.N. nuclear inspectors hope for military site access in Iran
* Iran says Parchin has "nothing" to do with nuclear programme
* World powers will watch IAEA-meeting closely
* Growing concern Iran nuclear stand-off could lead to war

VIENNA, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday it hoped to gain long-sought access to the Parchin military site during a visit to Iran this week aimed at unblocking its investigation into suspected atom bomb research in the Islamic state.

The International Atomic Energy Agency will seek to nail down a framework deal with Iran in Wednesday's talks in Tehran that would enable it to relaunch its inquiry, IAEA Deputy Director General Herman Nackaerts said.

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More News On IAEA Attempts To Broker A Nuclear Deal With Iran

UN Nuclear Experts to Visit Tehran -- Voice of America
UN investigators head back to Iran hoping to restart probe on suspected nuclear weapons activity -- FOX News/AP
EU, Iran envoys discuss nuclear talks date, possibly in January -- Reuters
Iran hopes for UN nuclear agency deal -- AFP
Iran says supreme leader’s ban rules out nuclear weapons for Islamic Republic -- Washington Post/AP
Iran Points to Atomic-Treaty Pledges Ahead of IAEA Meeting -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Iran aiming for 'comprehensive agreement' at IAEA talks -- The Telegraph

My Comment: The IAEA and Iran are not on the same page on how to go forward. More to the point .... Iran has shown zero willingness to allow IAEA inspectors anywhere near their military-nuclear installations .... and I suspect that they will continue to hold this position for the foreseeable future.

Too bad .... if Iran wanted to diffuse tensions and lift the embargo, this would be the best and most effective way for them to proceed .... unless .... of course .... Iran is enriching nuclear materials for military purposes and they do not want anyone to know to what extent they have been doing this.