The IAEA raises its voice: a resolution demands that Iran disclose all of its uranium stockpiles
The IAEA raises its voice: a resolution demands that Iran disclose all of its uranium stockpiles

The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency adopted a resolution on Wednesday calling on Iran to declare all of its uranium stockpiles and strengthen its cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog. This decision comes amid heightened tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program and recent clashes between Tehran and Washington.

The text was approved by 21 member states of the Security Council. Ten abstained, while only Russia, China, and Niger voted against it. This result reflects broad international support for increased pressure on Iran regarding its nuclear transparency obligations.

The resolution calls on Iranian authorities to provide more information on their nuclear activities and to clarify several unanswered questions regarding the presence of nuclear materials at certain sites. The stated objective is to enable the agency to fully verify the nature and scope of the country's nuclear program.

In Vienna, where the Governing Council meeting is being held, discussions took place in a particularly tense atmosphere. Relations between Iran and Western powers have deteriorated in recent months, notably due to concerns related to uranium enrichment and the country's nuclear capabilities.

Tehran reacted strongly to this initiative. Iranian authorities accused the United States of seeking to "whitewash" recent strikes against Iranian interests and of politicizing the work of the international nuclear agency. Iran continues to defend the peaceful nature of its nuclear program and rejects accusations of violating its commitments.

This new resolution comes as the future of broader talks between Washington and Tehran remains uncertain. Negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and curbing Iran's nuclear program are struggling to make progress, casting doubt on the possibility of a diplomatic rapprochement in the short term.

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