Glitch? Iran is said to have 2300 Kgs of LEU ...

FINAL 

JOINT DECLARATION BY IRAN, TURKEY AND BRAZIL 

 (17 May 2010) 

Having met in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, the undersigned have agreed on the 

following Declaration: 

1. We reaffirm our commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear 

Weapons and in accordance with the related articles of the NPT, recall the right of all 

State Parties, including the Islamic Republic of Iran, to develop research, production 

and use of nuclear energy (as well as nuclear fuel cycle including enrichment 

activities) for peaceful purposes without discrimination. 

2. We express our strong conviction that we have the opportunity now to begin a forward 

looking process that will create a positive,  constructive,  non-confrontational 

atmosphere leading to an era of interaction and cooperation. 

3. We believe that the nuclear fuel exchange is instrumental in initiating cooperation in 

different areas, especially with regard to peaceful nuclear cooperation including 

nuclear power plant and research reactors construction. 

4. Based on this point the nuclear fuel exchange is a starting point to begin cooperation 

and a positive constructive move forward among nations. Such a move should lead to 

positive interaction and cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear activities replacing 

and avoiding all kinds of confrontation through refraining from measures, actions and 

rhetorical statements that would jeopardize Iran’s rights and obligations under the 

NPT. 

5. Based on the above, in order to facilitate the nuclear cooperation mentioned above, the 

Islamic Republic of Iran agrees to deposit 1200 kg LEU in Turkey. While in Turkey 

this LEU will continue to be the property of Iran. Iran and the IAEA may station 

observers to monitor the safekeeping of the LEU in Turkey. 

6. Iran will notify the IAEA in writing through official channels of its agreement with the 

above within seven days following the date of this declaration. Upon the positive 

response of the Vienna Group (US, Russia, France and the IAEA) further details of the 

exchange will be elaborated  through a written agreement and proper arrangement 

between Iran and the Vienna Group  that specifically committed themselves to deliver 

120 kg of fuel needed for the Tehran Research Reactor (TRR). 

7. When the Vienna Group declares its commitment to this provision, then both parties 

would commit themselves to the implemention of the agreement mentioned in item 6. 

Islamic Republic of Iran expressed its readiness to deposit its LEU (1200 kg) within 

one month. On the basis of the same agreement the Vienna Group should deliver 120 

kg fuel required for TRR in no later than one year. 

8. In case the provisions of this Declaration are not respected Turkey, upon the request of 

Iran, will return swiftly and unconditionally Iran’s LEU to Iran. 

FINAL 

9. We welcome the decision of the Islamic Republic of Iran to continue as in the past 

their talks with the 5+1 countries in Turkey on the common concerns based on 

collective commitments according to the common points of their proposals. 

10.Turkey and Brazil appreciated Iran’s commitment to the NPT and its constructive role 

in pursuing the realization of nuclear rights of its member states. The Islamic Republic 

of Iran likewise appreciated the constructive efforts of the friendly countries Turkey 

and Brazil in creating the conducive environment for realization of Iran’s nuclear 

rights. 

Manucher Mottaki ,         Ahmet Davutoğlu,           Celso Amorim