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1. Iran rejects IAEA inspection of nuclear facility
Nuclear inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency have been refused access to an Iranian military facility where it suspects experiments related to nuclear weapons development were carried out.
Diplomatic sources told NHK on Friday that Iran refused the IAEA team's request to inspect the facility near the capital, Tehran, during its 3-day visit this week.
The IAEA team had sought to verify its suspicion that Iran's nuclear program may have military aspects.
The latest inspections were conducted behind closed doors and no details have yet been revealed.
The IAEA is planning to again send its team to Iran starting from February 21st.
Iran's refusal of inspection is likely to further intensify worldwide criticism as the US and European countries are ramping up sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.
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