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The site of September's IAF attack in Syria. (Reuters) Last update - 17:18 07/01/2008 IAEA: We hope to visit site of IAF strike on Syria By Yoav Stern, Haaretz Correspondent, and Reuters Tags: Israel, IAF Strike, Syria  The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has no information on any Syrian nuclear plans, but does hope to pay a visit soon to the Syrian site bombed by the Israel Air Force in September, IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei told the London-based Arabic-language newspaper Al-Hayat on Monday. ElBaradei said the IAF strike three months ago, which foreign media has reported targeted a nascent nuclear facility, "set a bad precedent." ElBaradei also said that an information network established by the Pakistani scientist Abd al-Qadir, which reportedly stretched over 30 countries, aided Libya, Iran and possibly North Korea with obtaining nuclear technologies. Advertisement However, he did not mention Syria in this context. In the interview, ElBaradei also expressed his concern over attempts made by terrorist organizations to produce a radioactive or "dirty" bomb that would potentially explode in a crowded city, spreading radioactive radiation. "Hundreds or even thousands could die [from the radioactive bomb]," ElBaradei said, adding that "it would have severe long-term economic ramifications." ElBaradei warned that such a scenario would be far worse than the attack of September 11, and that it was "in the interest of extremist groups," who are "more likely to execute such an attack than obtain nuclear weapons." ElBaradei to visit Tehran The IAEA will visit Iran on January 11-12 to help resolve outstanding questions about Iran's disputed atomic program, an spokeswoman from the agency said on Monday. ElBaradei would be making the rare trip at the invitation of the Islamic Republic, following diplomatic reports late last month that Iran's staged plan for transparency agreed with the UN watchdog agency was getting bogged down. "The Director-General will visit Tehran on Friday and Saturday. During the visit he will meet with a number of high officials," IAEA spokeswoman Melissa Fleming said. "[ElBaradei] hopes that the visit will develop ways and means to enhance and accelerate implementation of (nuclear) safeguards in Iran, with a view of resolving all remaining outstanding issues and enabling the agency to provide assurance about Iran's past and present nuclear activities," she said in an emailed statement. Related articles: IAEA asks for information on any Syrian nuclear plans IAEA: Iran was cooperative with UN nuclear probe, but still defying demands IAEA head slams Israel over Syria raid Bookmark to del.icio.us   Virtual victory TV series offers detailed reenactments of IAF's battles. Surviving the race Neither Clinton nor Romney can afford to lose in N.H.   1.   IAEA We hope to visit Syria site 13:57  |  Carolyn 07/01/08   2.   Israel trying to survive might send the wrong signal 14:32  |  Avi 07/01/08   3.   El baradei twisted ethique 15:25  |  John the revelator 07/01/08   4.   no one but this egypshin to lead iaea, this guy hates america and 15:28  |  thruthefog 07/01/08   5.   Yes, dirty bombs are a danger.... 15:42  |  Avi 07/01/08   6.   El Baradei the man from .."Mars." 16:06  |  Stephen. 07/01/08   7.   G-d`s Chosen Terrorists will attack whoever they please.. 16:08  |  POP 07/01/08   8.   Israel knows what Syria is doing 16:09  |  Conroy 07/01/08   9.   what do you expect from this Egyptian 16:22  |  Barry 07/01/08   10.   Speaking of bad precedence... 16:26  |  Gili 07/01/08   11.   Maybe he should visit Syria 5 years from now 16:47  |  Richard S 07/01/08   12.   How Olmert will apologize for not informing the IAEA 17:36  |  Tosefta 07/01/08   13.   #7,POP and the chosen people 17:52  |  DR 07/01/08   14.   IAEA in Israel 18:17  |  betz55 07/01/08   15.   Under IAEA regime, the world has come to accept that there is no 18:19  |  Bombay Bailey 07/01/08   16.   poor bombay!!! after izzy and US emasculated UN 18:34  |  UN 07/01/08

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