IAEA has 'full confidence' in barred Iran inspectors

The UN atomic watchdog on Monday rejected Iranian claims that its inspectors had falsely reported information about Tehran's nuclear work, after the Islamic Republic barred two of its officials from the country.

"The IAEA has full confidence in the professionalism and impartiality of the inspectors concerned," spokesman Greg Webb said in a statement. "The agency confirms that its report on the implementation of safeguards in Iran, issued on 31 May 2010, is fully accurate." He said the IAEA would continue to monitor the situation. (Reuters)