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Iran has played down a report by the UN's nuclear watchdog that found questions remained unanswered about a nuclear facility near the city of Qom. The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran must explain the history and purpose of the recently declared site.

But chief Iranian nuclear negotiator Ali Asghar Soltaniyeh said the report was "repetitive" and Tehran had handed over all information on the facility. Iran denies claims by some Western nations it is developing nuclear arms.

A UN team was allowed access to inspect the Qom site last month. In its report, the IAEA said the delayed declaration of the plant raised concerns about other possible secret sites.