Infcirc 711

Information Circular
INFCIRC/711
Date: 27 August 2007
General Distribution
Original: English
Communication dated 27 August 2007 from the

Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of
Iran to the Agency concerning the text of the
"Understandings of the Islamic Republic of Iran
and the IAEA on the Modalities of Resolution of
the Outstanding Issues"
The Secretariat has received a Note Verbale dated 27 August 2007 from the Permanent Mission of the
Islamic Republic of Iran, attaching the text of the “Understandings of the Islamic Republic of Iran and
the IAEA on the Modalities of Resolution of the Outstanding Issues”. The Note Verbale and, as
requested therein, the attached document are herewith attached for information.
Understandings
of
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the IAEA
on
the Modalities of Resolution of the Outstanding Issues
Tehran – 21 August 2007
Pursuant to the negotiations between H.E. Dr. Larijani, I. R. of Iran's Secretary of

Supreme National Security Council and H.E. Dr. ElBaradei, Director General of the
IAEA, in Vienna; following the initiative and good will of the Islamic Republic of Iran
and the agreement made, a high ranking delegation consisting of the directors of
technical, legal and political departments of the IAEA, paid a visit to Tehran from 11 to
12 July 2007 during which “Understandings of The Islamic Republic of Iran and the
IAEA on the Modalities of Resolution of the Outstanding Issues, Tehran 12 July 2007”
were prepared.
A second meeting took place in Vienna on 24 July 2007 followed by a further meeting in
Iran from 20 to 21 August 2007. The Agency's delegation had the opportunity to have
meetings with H.E. Dr. Larijani during both visits to Tehran. Following these three
consecutive meetings, both Parties reached the following understandings:
I. Latest Developments:
Based on the modalities agreed upon on 12 July 2007, the following decisions were
made:
1. Present Issues:
A. Enrichment Programme
The Agency and Iran agreed to cooperate in preparing the safeguards approach for the
Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant in accordance with Iran's Comprehensive Safeguards
Agreement. The draft text of the safeguards approach paper, and the facility attachment
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of IRN- were provided to Iran on 23 July 2007. The safeguards approach and the facility
attachment were discussed during technical meetings in Iran between the Agency and the
AEOI from 6 to 8 August 2007. Further discussions will be held with the aim of
finalizing the facility attachment by the end of September 2007.
B. Heavy Water Research Reactor in Arak
Iran agreed with the Agency's request to visit the heavy water research reactor (IR40) site
in Arak. A successful visit took place on 30 July 2007.
C. Designation of new inspectors
On 12 July 2007, Iran accepted the designation of five additional inspectors.
D. Issue of multiple entry visas
On 12 July 2007, Iran agreed to issue one year multiple entry visas for 14 inspectors and
staff of the Agency.
2. Past Outstanding Issues:
A. Plutonium Experiments
In order to conclude and close the file of the issue of plutonium (Pu), the Agency
provided Iran with the remaining questions on 23 July 2007. During a meeting in Iran
between representatives of the Agency and Iran, Iran provided clarifications to the
Agency that helped to explain the remaining questions. In addition, on 7 August 2007,
Iran sent a letter to the Agency providing additional clarifications to some of the
questions. On 20 August 2007 the Agency stated that earlier statements made by Iran are
consistent with the Agency’s findings, and thus this matter is resolved. This will be
communicated officially by the Agency to Iran through a letter.
B. Issue of P1-P2:
Based on agreed modalities of 12 July 2007, Iran and the Agency agreed the following
procedural steps to resolve the P1-P2 issue. The proposed timeline assumes that the
Agency announces the closure of the Pu-experiments outstanding issue by 31 August
2007, and its subsequent reporting in the Director General’s report to the September 2007
Board of Governors.
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The Agency will provide all remaining questions on this issue by 31 August 2007. Iran
and the Agency will have discussions in Iran on 24-25 September 2007 to clarify the
questions provided. This will be followed up by a further meeting in mid-October 2007 to
further clarify the written answers provided. The Agency's target date for the closure of
this issue is November 2007.
C. Source of Contamination
Based on the agreed modalities on 12 July 2007 and given the Agency's findings which
tend, on balance, to support Iran's statement about the foreign origin of the observed HEU
contamination, the only remaining outstanding issue on contamination is the
contamination found at a Technical University in Tehran.
Iran and the Agency agreed on the following procedural steps to address this issue,
starting once the P1-P2 issue is concluded and the file is closed. The Agency will again
provide Iran with the remaining questions regarding the contamination found at a
Technical University in Tehran by 15 September 2007. After 2 weeks of the closure of
the P1-P2 issue Iran and the Agency will have discussions in Iran on this issue.
D. U Metal Document
Upon the request of the Agency, Iran agreed to cooperate with the Agency in facilitating
the comparison of the relevant sections of the document. Iran is presently reviewing the
proposals already made during the first meeting on 12 July 2007. After taking this step by
Iran, the Agency undertakes to close this issue.
II. Modalities of Resolution of other Outstanding Issues
A. Po210
Based on agreed modalities of 12 July 2007, Iran agreed to deal with this issue, once all
the above mentioned issues are concluded and their files are closed. Iran and the Agency
agreed upon the following procedural steps: regarding this issue, the Agency will provide
Iran in writing with all its remaining questions by 15 September 2007.
After 2 weeks from conclusion and closure of the issues of the source of contamination
and U-metal, reflected in the Director General's report to the Board of Governors, Iran
and the Agency will have discussions in Iran where Iran will provide explanations on the
Po210.
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B. Ghachine Mine
Based on agreed modalities of 12 July 2007, Iran agreed to deal with this issue, once the
issue of Po210 is concluded and its file is closed. Iran and the Agency agreed upon the
following procedural steps: regarding this issue, the Agency will provide Iran in writing
with all its remaining questions by 15 September 2007.
After 2 weeks from conclusion and closure of the issue of Po210, reflected in the Director
General's report to the Board of Governors, Iran and the Agency will have discussions in
Iran where Iran will provide explanations to the Agency about Ghachine Mine.
III. Alleged Studies
Iran reiterated that it considers the following alleged studies as politically motivated and
baseless allegations. The Agency will however provide Iran with access to the
documentation it has in its possession regarding: the Green Salt Project, the high
explosive testing and the missile re-entry vehicle.
As a sign of good will and cooperation with the Agency, upon receiving all related
documents, Iran will review and inform the Agency of its assessment.
IV. General Understandings
1. These modalities cover all remaining issues and the Agency confirmed that there
are no other remaining issues and ambiguities regarding Iran's past nuclear program and
activities.
2. The Agency agreed to provide Iran with all remaining questions according to the
above work plan. This means that after receiving the questions, no other questions are
left. Iran will provide the Agency with the required clarifications and information.
3. The Agency's delegation is of the view that the agreement on the above issues
shall further promote the efficiency of the implementation of safeguards in Iran and its
ability to conclude the exclusive peaceful nature of the Iran's nuclear activities.
4. The Agency has been able to verify the non-diversion of the declared nuclear
materials at the enrichment facilities in Iran and has therefore concluded that it remains in
peaceful use.
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5. The Agency and Iran agreed that after the implementation of the above work plan
and the agreed modalities for resolving the outstanding issues, the implementation of
safeguards in Iran will be conducted in a routine manner.

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Information Circular

Communication dated 27 August 2007 from the

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the IAEA

the Modalities of Resolution of the Outstanding Issues

Tehran – 21 August 2007

Pursuant to the negotiations between H.E. Dr. Larijani, I. R. of Iran's Secretary of

B. Heavy Water Research Reactor in Arak

C. Designation of new inspectors

On 12 July 2007, Iran accepted the designation of five additional inspectors.

D. Issue of multiple entry visas

2. Past Outstanding Issues:

II. Modalities of Resolution of other Outstanding Issues

III. Alleged Studies

IV. General Understandings

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