UN Nuclear Watchdog Censures Iran Over Lack of Cooperation
- The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board condemned Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency, marking the second such censure in five months.
- Nineteen members voted for the resolution, while Russia, China, and Burkina Faso opposed it, with a total of twelve abstaining.
- The resolution demands Iran to explain uranium particles found at two undeclared locations and grant access to IAEA inspectors.
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‘Serious concern’ over Iran nuke plan
The United States, Britain, France and Germany on Saturday expressed “serious concern” over Iran’s plans to launch a series of new centrifuges for its nuclear program, urging Tehran to re-engage with the UN nuclear watchdog.
Reuters The board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency has adopted a resolution formally criticizing Iran for not cooperating sufficiently over its nuclear program, diplomats said. The draft resolution, put to a vote on Thursday by the European Union-3 group of countries - Britain, France and Germany - with the support of the United States, was supported by 19 of the 35 countries, while Russia, China and Burkina Faso opposed it.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board on Thursday passed a resolution calling on Iran to improve cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog and explain uranium particles found at two locations in Iran.
The nuclear agency sends a clear demand to Iran: Provide clarification – or face new sanctions. Tehran responds with the next provocation and pushes ahead with the controversial uranium enrichment.
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