NUCLEAR STOCK OF IRAN
Iran
is reducing its most proliferation prone nuclear stockpile as required by its
landmark deal with world powers but much work remains to be completed to
resolve all concerns about Tehran’s activities.
Among
measures Iran is taking sincere the interim agreement took effect on Jan 20 is
the dilution of its stock of higher enriched uranium to a fissile concentration
less suitable for any attempt to fuel an atomic bomb.
Iran
is living up to its part of the six month accord in curbing its disputed
nuclear programme in exchange nuclear programme in exchange for some easing of
sanctions that have impaired its
oil-dependent economy. As of today measures aged under the Joint Plan of Action
is being implemented as planned.
Under
the accord Iran suspended enrichment of uranium to 20 percent fissile concentration
a relatively short technical step away from the level step away from the level
required for nuclear bombs and is taking action to neutralize its holding of
the material.
Iran
is gradually winning access to 4.2$ billion of its oil revenues frozen abroad
and some other sanctions relief. The funds will be paid out in eight transfers
on a schedule that started with a $ 550 million payment by Japan on Feb.1
Separately
the IAEA is investigating suspicious largely believed to be based on
intelligence provided by Western gates and Israel, that Iran has researched how
to construct an atomic bomb, a charge Tehran denies. Iran says it is Israel’s assumed nuclear arsenal that threatens Middle East
peace.
Amano
made clear his determination that those allegations alleged experimentation and
tests to develop the expertise needed to turn fissile material into a
functioning atomic bomb must be cleared up.
