IAEA confirms reception of letter from Iran

An IAEA spokesperson confirmed late Monday night agency has received a letter from Atomic Energy Organization of Iran on February 8th.

The IAEA communiqué on the letter reads, “The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has announced it intends to produce 20% enriched uranium at its Natanz Enrichment Complex aimed at providing fuel for Tehran Research Reactor.”

The communiqué adds that the IAEA Chief Yukia Amano has expressed worries that Iran’s move could influence the international efforts aimed at providing fuel for Tehran Research Reactor.

The communiqué adds that the IAEA secretary General has also announced the agency’s readiness for mediation regarding Tehran Nuclear Reactor.

/Irna/