Consequences of the IAEA Board of Governors’ Resolution Against Iran
WANA (Nov 17) – As three European countries and the United States push for the adoption of an anti-Iran resolution at this week’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors meeting, Iran has warned that such a move would prompt a reassessment of its policies regarding both the agency and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
The IAEA Board of Governors is scheduled to meet from Wednesday to Friday, November 19–21. The draft resolution, proposed by the three European states along with the U.S., is based on a recent report by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi on Iran’s nuclear program. The report urges Iran to halt uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities—including research and development—implement the Additional Protocol, and provide complete information on its enriched uranium stockpiles and safeguarded facilities.
If adopted, the resolution would mark the sixth anti-Iran resolution since the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal. The previous resolution, passed on June 12, 2025—just one day before Israel’s military attack on Iran—received 19 votes in favor, while Burkina Faso, China, and Russia opposed it, and 11 countries abstained.
In response, Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, ordered the establishment of a new enrichment center in a secure location and the replacement of first-generation centrifuges at the Fordow facility with advanced sixth-generation machines.
The New Draft Resolution Against Iran Is Repetitive and Aimed at Political Pressure
WANA (Nov 16) – The Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) criticized the efforts of the European troika to pass a new resolution against Iran at the upcoming meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors, calling the move “repetitive, political, and rooted in unilateralism.” Speaking to reporters on […]
Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Minister for Legal and International Affairs, stated on November 16 that Iran’s approach would fundamentally change if the resolution were adopted. “If they disregard cooperation and engagement, Iran will conduct a thorough review of its policies—not just in its dealings with the IAEA but also regarding the NPT,” he said. He added that while Iran hopes the resolution will not be officially presented, “if it is, Iran will undertake fundamental policy reassessments.”
Gharibabadi emphasized that the resolution would have little impact on pressuring Iran but would demonstrate that these countries do not value genuine engagement, thereby justifying Tehran’s right to reconsider its policies toward international organizations and commitments.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei described the approach of the three countries as “confrontational.” He said that while the proposed resolution appears technical, it is politically motivated, mirroring efforts at the U.N. Security Council to reinstate previously canceled sanctions. Baghaei also questioned the sincerity of repeated claims by these countries of being open to dialogue, stating that the move contradicts any genuine interest in diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran Warns of Major Policy Shift if IAEA Resolution Passes
WANA (Nov 16) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister warned that any resolution passed against Tehran at the upcoming meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors would prompt a “fundamental revision” of Iran’s approach. Kazem Gharibabadi, speaking on Sunday on the sidelines of the international conference “International Law Under Attack: Aggression and Defense” at the […]
In related comments, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, criticized the draft resolution as repetitive and politically motivated, reiterating that Iran would continue on its chosen path. He expressed regret that the U.S. and three European countries continue to pursue unilateral, coercive measures against Iran, using provocative and misleading language in the resolution.
Earlier, Reza Najafi, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna, reaffirmed Tehran’s right to respond to any illegal or unjustified moves by these countries.
Similarly, Amir Saeed Iravani, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, emphasized at a U.N. General Assembly session that reports on Iran should remain professional, fact-based, and free from political influence. “Iran will never yield to threats or coercion. Our response is guided solely by respect, legality, and equality. Military aggression or economic terrorism will never force Iran to abandon its legitimate rights,” he said.
