WANA (Nov 20) – A resolution drafted by the European troika and Washington against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program was approved during the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors meeting.

 

The document passed with the minimum number of votes required—19 in favor, three against (Russia, China, and Niger), and 12 abstentions. The resolution, which does not refer to Iran’s longstanding cooperation with the Agency, requires Tehran to “immediately” provide information on the status of its enriched-uranium stockpiles and nuclear sites damaged during the recent 12-day conflict.

 

According to diplomatic sources, the measure is aimed at extending and recalibrating the Agency’s mandate to monitor and report on aspects of Iran’s nuclear activities.

 

Based on the latest report by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, the resolution underscores the need for the Agency to have prompt access to accurate data on Iran’s declared nuclear materials.

 

It reaffirms that, under international decisions reimposed in September 2025, Iran is obliged to suspend all enrichment- and reprocessing-related activities, including research and development and heavy-water projects.

 

Iran is also requested to act in accordance with the Additional Protocol and provide the Agency with complete information on enriched-uranium stocks and safeguarded facilities.

 

The document further asks the Director General to submit reports—before each regular quarterly Board meeting—on Iran’s implementation of its safeguards agreement under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, as well as all relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

 

The resolution calls for immediate and full Iranian cooperation regarding nuclear sites that were struck in recent attacks.

 

Tehran had previously warned against any hostile action at the Board of Governors. The Board has now urged Iran to “expand its full and immediate cooperation,” provide detailed information on its 60% enriched uranium stockpile, and grant access to relevant sites.

 

Meanwhile, following the adoption of the resolution, eight countries—including China, Russia, and Iran—issued a joint statement at the IAEA Board condemning U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran’s safeguarded nuclear facilities and opposing the new anti-Iranian draft resolution. They urged member states to resist politicizing Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

 

The countries—Belarus, China, Cuba, Iran, Nicaragua, Russia, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe—stressed Iran’s commitment to non-proliferation and the right of all NPT members to peaceful nuclear energy. They described the current situation as a direct result of U.S. and Israeli attacks and the European troika’s unconstructive actions.

 

The statement welcomed Iran’s cooperation in providing access to unaffected sites and warned that the draft resolution could undermine ongoing dialogue, damage the Agency’s credibility, and politicize safeguards issues.

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