
IAEA chief in Iran for talks on nuclear dispute
Tehran (AFP) Sept 12, 2021 - The chief of the UN's nuclear watchdog was in Iran Sunday for talks on the nuclear dispute, days after the IAEA criticised Tehran for a lack of cooperation.
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