Payvand and agencies reports that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has invited Olli Heinonen back for further talks with Iran. This is the DDG-S's second trip to the Islamic Republic this August alone. Reportedly, he is joined by an expert from the Agency's department of safeguards.The talks have been described by both sides as 'constructive', but there is a veritable news blackout as to what precisely they're talking about. I've made no effort in finding out, but made some guesses a while ago. I hope that the unnamed expert is no other than Jill Cooley, the Director for Concepts & Planning, because if that's the case, there is a real possibility that Iran is considering strengthening safeguards measures at Natanz.
Since 2005, Ms. Cooley has been at the forefront in developing the new model safeguards approach for Gas Centrifuge Enrichment Plants.
At the moment, anyone's guess is as good as mine.
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