I am disturbed by statements suggesting that the IAEA has given responsibility for nuclear inspections?to Iran. Such statements misrepresent the way in which we will undertake this important verification?work.

The separate arrangements under the Road-map agreed between the IAEA and Iran in July are?confidential and I have a legal obligation not to make them public – the same obligation I have for?hundreds of such arrangements made with other IAEA Member States.

However, I can state that the arrangements are technically sound and consistent with our?long-established practices. They do not compromise our safeguards standards in any way.?

The Road-map between Iran and the IAEA is a very robust agreement, with strict timelines, which will?help us to clarify past and present outstanding issues regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.