The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy and works to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Established in 1957, the IAEA is an autonomous agency under the United Nations (UN) system and reports to both the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.
The agency's main objective is to verify and ensure compliance with safeguards agreements that countries have with the IAEA to prevent the diversion of nuclear materials for military purposes.
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