VIENNA, Nov 22 (Alliance News): The UN atomic watchdog’s Board of Governors passed a resolution on Thursday urging Iran to enhance its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The resolution calls for a comprehensive report by spring 2025 to pressure Tehran into resuming nuclear talks.
The motion, proposed by the US, UK, France, and Germany, comes in response to Iran’s recent attempts to cap its uranium stock, which is nearing weapons-grade levels.
However, the Western powers dismissed this move, labeling it as conditional and insufficient.
In contrast, China, Russia, and Burkina Faso opposed the resolution, while 19 countries voted in favor and 12 abstained.
The resolution follows a series of unresolved issues, including Iran’s failure to explain uranium traces found at undeclared sites and its restrictions on IAEA access.
While Iran continues to defy international pressure, the Western nations hope the forthcoming report will prompt Iran to negotiate restrictions similar to those in the 2015 nuclear deal, which unraveled after the US withdrew in 2018.
Iran’s reaction to the resolution is expected to escalate tensions, with reports suggesting it will ramp up its nuclear activities or limit IAEA access.
