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2nd LD: UN nuclear agency board adopts resolution closing probe of Iran's alleged nuclear activities

Xinhua, December 16, 2015 Adjust font size:

Board members of the United Nations nuclear agency on Tuesday adopted a resolution to close the investigation into Tehran's alleged nuclear activities, upon a review of Iran's implementation of its commitments under a nuclear deal endorsed by the UN security council in July.

After a 12-year investigation of Iran's suspected nuclear plans, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) decided to close the process in light of the historic nuclear deal.

Upon receipt of the IAEA report by board members verifying Iran's implementation of its relevant commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the probe of Tehran's past suspected nuclear activities will be finished, according to the resolution.

"All the activities in the roadmap for the clarification of past and present outstanding issues regarding Iran's nuclear program were implemented in accordance with the agreed schedule and further notes that this closes the board's consideration of this item," the resolution noted.

Tehran signed a roadmap for the clarification of its suspected nuclear weapon program with IAEA in accordance with the comprehensive agreement.

The development marks a positive step towards normalizing Iran's relations with the international community, analysts said. Endit