Iran has agreed to provide the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with information about its nuclear programme. In particular, Iran will share information about detonators that could be used in constructing nuclear weapons.
In a 2011 report, the IAEA had expressed concern over Iran developing detonators, known as EBW's, which are used in nuclear weapons. However, Iran has insisted that its nuclear program is for peaceful, scientific purposes and that it did not intend to construct a weapon.
IAEA-Tehran cooperation
Providing information about the detonators is the seventh step of a broader cooperation between the IAEA and Tehran. According to a joint Iran-IAEA statement, the two sides organized "constructive technical meetings" and Tehran has already implemented six previous steps, including granting access to two nuclear-related sites.
Additional steps to be completed by May 15, include giving access to the Saghand uranium mine and the Ardakan uranium ore milling plant. Iran is also asked to disclose updated design plans about a proposed reactor that could be used to produce weapons material and to share details on the extraction of uranium from phosphates.
The IAEA has said information is essential to get a better understanding of Iran's nuclear program and to determine whether it has been successful in constructing a nuclear bomb. However, Iran is denying building a nuclear weapon and said it has agreed to cooperate with the IAEA investigation to clear its position.