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Key Authority for Monitoring  

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is tasked with verifying Iran’s compliance with nuclear non-proliferation commitments under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and related agreements [1][3][4]. The IAEA conducts inspections, reviews declarations, and reports on Iran’s adherence to safeguards obligations [5][6].  

Notable Reports of Non-Compliance  

1. 2005 IAEA Resolution:  

   On September 24, 2005, the IAEA Board of Governors ruled Iran in “non-compliance” with its NPT Safeguards Agreement. This followed Iran’s failure to declare nuclear material and activities, including uranium enrichment [6][8].  

2. November 2024 Censure:  

   On November 21, 2024, the IAEA Board formally censured Iran for failing to cooperate fully with inspectors and withholding critical information about undeclared nuclear materials at sites like Varamin and Turquz-Abad [5][9]. The agency concluded Iran’s safeguards declaration was “incomplete” and highlighted the production of 60% highly enriched uranium (HEU) as a violation of peaceful-use obligations [5].  

Basis for Treaty Violations  

- Undisclosed Nuclear Materials: The IAEA identified uranium traces and inconsistencies in Iran’s accounting of nuclear material, including unaccounted uranium metal production [5][10].  

- Expanded Enrichment Capacity: By late 2024, Iran had amassed uranium enriched up to 60% purity—a threshold with no civilian justification—while increasing advanced centrifuge deployments [5].  

- Blocked Inspections: Iran withdrew access for experienced IAEA inspectors in 2023 and failed to implement modified verification protocols, hampering transparency [5].  

Ongoing Concerns  

The IAEA reiterated in 2024 that Iran’s actions “detrimentally impact assurances of peaceful intent” and leave unresolved questions about past nuclear weapons-related activities [5]. Specific safeguards breaches include undeclared nuclear sites and failure to comply with the Additional Protocol since 2021 [5].  

For further details, see the [IAEA’s November 2024 report](#) highlighting Iran’s incomplete declarations [5].

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Is the IAEA an organisation of the UN? On which websites are the reports made publicly availeble about the results of the control of iran's nuclear activities?

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IAEA's Relationship with the United Nations  

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is not a direct subsidiary of the United Nations but operates as an autonomous international organization within the UN system [1][4][10]. While it maintains its own governing structure (e.g., Board of Governors), the IAEA reports annually to the UN General Assembly and, when necessary, to the UN Security Council on compliance matters such as nuclear safeguards violations [4][10]. Its founding statute establishes a special agreement with the UN, enabling collaboration while preserving operational independence [10].  

Publicly Available IAEA Reports on Iran  

IAEA reports detailing Iran’s nuclear activities are published on its official website:  

1. Dedicated "Iran Nuclear Verification" Page:  

   - Provides updates on safeguards implementation, inspections, and unresolved issues (e.g., undeclared uranium traces, centrifuge deployments) [13][18].  

   - Accessible at: https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/focus/iran  

2. Quarterly "Verification and Monitoring" Reports:  

   - Track Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, stockpiles, and compliance (e.g., BoG reports like GOV/2024/XX and GOV/2023/XX) [12][15].  

   - Available under "Publications" → "Safeguards Implementation Reports".  

3. Board of Governors Meeting Documents:  

   - Detailed technical assessments (e.g., uranium enrichment to 60% purity, discrepancies in enrichment declarations) and resolutions addressing non-compliance [14][19].  

4. Safeguards Statements and Press Releases:  

   - Summarize key findings (e.g., restrictions on inspector access, undeclared nuclear sites) and diplomatic developments [16].  

Note: Some reports (e.g., classified safeguards details) are restricted to member states, but summaries and resolutions are publicly accessible. For transparency, the IAEA also issues Joint Statements with Iran (e.g., March 2022) outlining cooperation commitments.  

Key Recent Reports (as of 2024):  

- September 2024: Findings on Iran’s reduced cooperation and uranium stockpile expansions (e.g., over 4,545 kg enriched uranium) [19].  

- March 2024: Documented unresolved questions about undeclared nuclear materials at Turquz-Abad and Varamin sites [15].  

- November 2023: Highlighted Iran’s failure to explain uranium particles linked to militarization efforts.  

For historical archives, IAEA annual reports (e.g., IAEA Annual Report 2022) include Iran-related sections under "Safeguards and Verification" [4].

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Primary Document Sources  

1. IAEA Director General’s Statement (September 16, 2023)  

   - Title: [Verification in Iran](https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/iaea-director-generals-statement-on-verification-in-iran-0) [2].  

   - Key Passage:  

     > *Iran informed the IAEA of its decision to withdraw the designation of several experienced Agency inspectors [...] affecting the IAEA’s verification mandate.*  

     - Highlights Iran’s removal of inspectors with expertise in uranium enrichment technology, impacting inspections at facilities like Natanz and Fordow.  

2. Joint Statement by France, Germany, UK, and US (September 18, 2023)  

   - Title: *Iran’s de-designation of experienced IAEA inspectors* (UK Government).  

   - Key Passage:  

     > *Iran’s actions will undermine the Agency’s ability to carry out its safeguards mandate effectively.*  

     - Published on [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-irans-de-designation-of-experienced-iaea-inspectors-september-2023).  

3. IAEA Board of Governors Reports (September 2023)  

   - Reports: GOV/2023/XX series (e.g., [GOV/2023/57](https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/documents/gov2023-57.pdf)).  

   - Key Detail: Confirms Iran’s removal of one-third of its core experienced inspector group [6].  

4. IAEA Press Release via X (September 16, 2023)  

   - Statement: Posted on [IAEA’s official X account](https://twitter.com/iaeaorg/status/1703069925349237127) [10].  

Supporting Analyses  

- VOA News (November 2023):  

   *"[Iran’s exclusion of inspectors] was extreme and unjustified"* [8].  

- Axios Coverage (September 2023):  

   Highlights Iran’s targeting of French and German inspectors [7].  

Consequences & IAEA Response  

- Impact: Severe limitations on verifying uranium enrichment (60% HEU) and unresolved safeguards issues (e.g., undeclared nuclear material traces) [2][6].  

- Critique: IAEA Director General Grossi condemned the move as “disproportionate and unprecedented” [2][3].  

Access: Full documents are publicly available on IAEA.org, GOV.UK, and partner portals. For direct verification, see the IAEA’s November 2023 report [GOV/2023/57](#).

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