THE TIMES OF INDIA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2003 Iran ready for snap nuclear checks: IRNA REUTERS TEHRAN: Iran's representative to the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) watchdog said on Tuesday Iran was ready to sign an Additional Protocol on snap inspections of its nuclear facilities, the official Iranian news agency IRNA reported. Ali Akbar Salehi was also quoted as saying: "Iran would like to clarify some aspects regarding the preservation of its sovereignty due to the so-called 'undeclared inspections' that are envisioned by the Additional Protocol." Copyright © 2003 Times Internet Limited. All rights reserved.