Iran threatens nuclear escalation after UN watchdog board finds it in breach of obligations
- On June 12, the IAEA Board of Governors approved a measure with a vote of 19 in favor, 3 against, and 11 abstentions, formally finding Iran in breach of its nuclear agreement commitments.
- The resolution followed findings that Iran has repeatedly failed since 2019 to provide full cooperation regarding undeclared nuclear material at multiple sites.
- Iran immediately condemned the resolution and announced plans to establish a new enrichment site in a secure location and replace centrifuges with advanced models.
- Spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said launching a third secure enrichment site will significantly increase Iran’s enriched uranium production.
- This declaration raises tensions, could lead to renewed UN sanctions, and leaves unresolved questions now entrusted to the UN Security Council.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found Iran in violation of its nuclear obligations for the first time in two decades, according to a resolution obtained by The Washington Post. The development marks a significant escalation in tensions between Iran and international nuclear monitoring bodies. The resolution, which was voted on Thursday by the IAEA’s board of governors, cited multiple undeclared locations where nuclear material …
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