FOX Facts: Iran
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IAEA and Iran
January 3, 2006: Iran informs the IAEA of its decision to resume nuclear research and development
January 10, 2006: Iran begins removal of IAEA seals at enrichment-related locations.
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March 8, 2006: IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei sends report on Iran´s nuclear program to UN Security Council. Director General calls for a "cool headed approach" from all parties.
March 29, 2006: UN Security Council issues Presidential Statement on Iran. Statement urges "suspension of all enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, including research and development"
(source: IAEA In Focus : IAEA and Iran http://www.iaea.org/NewsCenter/Focus/IaeaIran/iran_timeline3.shtml)
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Iran and U.S.
There is no U.S. diplomatic representation in Iran; the protecting power is Switzerland.
The United States broke diplomatic relations with Iran on April 7, 1980.
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There is no Iranian diplomatic representation in the U.S.
Iran has an Interests Section in the Pakistani Embassy.
(source: US State Dept http://www.state.gov/p/nea/ci/c2404.htm)