Iran seeks review of nuclear deal
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Iran has said it wants the UN's nuclear watchdog to establish a committee to review a deal aimed at easing Western fears over its nuclear programme, reports BBC.
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said the country had passed a request to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) two days ago. Mr Mottaki said Tehran had "some technical and economic considerations".
Under the plan, most of Iran's enriched uranium would be sent abroad to be turned into fuel rods for research use. This is seen as a way for Iran to get the fuel it needs, while giving guarantees to the West that it will not be used for nuclear weapons.
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said the country had passed a request to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) two days ago. Mr Mottaki said Tehran had "some technical and economic considerations".
Under the plan, most of Iran's enriched uranium would be sent abroad to be turned into fuel rods for research use. This is seen as a way for Iran to get the fuel it needs, while giving guarantees to the West that it will not be used for nuclear weapons.