Vienna - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday confirmed that Iran has informed it about a new uranium enrichment plant it has constructed. In a letter received Monday by the Vienna-based organization, Iran confirmed the facility's existence, said IAEA spokesman Marc Vidricaire.
The level of enrichment indicated in the letter would mean Iran was enriching uranium to a standard used for use in nuclear power plants, but not in nuclear weapons.
"In response, the IAEA has requested Iran to provide specific information and access to the facility as soon as possible," Vidricaire said.
In its message, Iran said it would provide additional information "in an appropriate and due time."
So far, no nuclear material has been introduced to the site, which, according to Western intelligence information, is located near the city of Qom.
The UN Security Council has demanded Iran halt its enrichment efforts at its known operational facility in Natanz, which many countries fear could be used to make nuclear arms. Iran asserts it is only making nuclear reactor fuel there.
