Lowey Statement on IAEA Report on Iran’s Nuclear Program

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (Westchester/Rockland), the Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) report on Iran’s nuclear program.

“The IAEA’s latest report that Iran continued to develop nuclear weapons until 2009 is deeply troubling and deserves considerable scrutiny by Congress and our international partners.

“Though Iran’s long-suspected illicit work has been confirmed, Iran cannot be permitted to pursue covert nuclear activities in the future. The IAEA must continue its investigation with Iran’s full cooperation. Iran’s willingness to provide access to people, places, and documents is a critical test of their overall commitment to transparency going forward.”

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