The nuclear agreement between Iran and the world powers demonstrates the fact that stonewalling didnt work against Tehran, says the head of the United Nations nuclear agency.
Under the last years seven-nation deal, Iran agreed to restrict certain aspects of its nuclear energy activities in return for the removal of sanctions.
Yukiya Amano, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, made the remarks in an interview with theWashington Post Friday.
Less detailed report on Iran
The director generals comments followed an earlier report by the agency verifying Iran had remained committed to the deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
We are not asked to verify attitude. We are asked to verify facts,saidAmano, who visited Iran in January.
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (R) shakes hands with IAEA chief Yukiya Amano during a meeting in Tehran on January 18, 2016.[/caption]In response to why the latest report contained less detail than the ones issued prior to the JCPOA, Amano said it had been issued based on the new rules ever since the United Nations lifted its bans on Tehran, further stressing Tehrans commitment along with nuclear enrichment.
If Iran were violating the UN Security Council resolutions, then Id have a reason to disclose that and member states would have the right to know, he said. But those resolutions are gone. Iran is allowed to conduct enrichment-related activities within certain limits, and they are doing that.
Staying at IAEAs helm
Amano, who is apparently seeking a third term as the agencys head, warned, however, that the deal is still fragile hinting at his role at the helm as necessary for the agreement to remain sustainable.
Reaching an agreement was very important, but making it sustainable requires a lot of effort, he said. It is huge work. Our inspectors are stretched and they are working very hard.
The nuclear agreement between US, UK, Russia, China, France, and Germany on July 14, 2015 put an end to nearly a decade of on-and-off intensive talks over Tehrans nuclear program.
For Iran, the job is only half done, Amano said. We need to make it sustainable."
In its latest report dated May 27, 2016, the IAEA asserted that since Implementation Day on January 16, the Agency has verified and monitored Irans implementation of its nuclear-related commitments.
By Press TV
