AFP, Tehran, Nov 19, 2008 (excerpts) – Iran said it has no further obligation to the International Atomic Energy Agency even after the UN watchdog said in a report on Wednesday it needs more cooperation on Tehran’s disputed nuclear drive.
“This report shows that Iran — has fulfilled its legal obligation completely. Therefore having further expectation (from Iran) is illogical and can not be carried out,” Iran’s IAEA ambassador, Asghar Solnanieh said, told the Fars news agency.

The Vienna-based IAEA in a restricted report, a copy of which was obtained by AFP, said: “Contrary to the decisions of the (UN) Security Council, Iran has not suspended its enrichment-related activities.”
And “as a result of the lack of cooperation by Iran in connection with the alleged studies and other associated key remaining issues of serious concern, the agency has not been able to make substantive progress,” it added.

“Iran needs to provide the agency with substantive information to support its statements and provide access to relevant documentation and individuals in this regard,” ElBaradei said in the report.

A senior UN official said: “It’s gridlock … There’s been no progress or no communication whatsoever on possible military dimension.”