WANA (Jun 12) – The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has passed a politically charged resolution against Iran, backed by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. The move came on Thursday, during the third day of the IAEA’s ongoing quarterly meeting.

 

According to reports, the resolution was adopted with 19 votes in favor, 3 against, and 11 abstentions. Citing diplomatic sources, it is the first time in two decades that the IAEA Board has formally accused Iran of “non-compliance with its nuclear safeguards obligations.”

 

The Anti-Iran IAEA Board of Governors resolution’s approval comes despite prior warnings from Iranian officials about the potential consequences of such a measure. Tehran had repeatedly cautioned that a confrontational approach could provoke a firm response.

 

Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, stated Wednesday night that Iran had anticipated the passage of this politically motivated resolution and had already devised corresponding measures.

 

“In the event of such a resolution—clearly political and likely to be adopted without consensus—Iran has prepared the necessary responses,” Gharibabadi said.

 

“Decisions in this regard have already been made within the system, and the measures will be implemented immediately in the technical domain following the resolution’s adoption.” He emphasized that Iran’s nuclear program would continue to progress through “effective and forward-looking steps.”

 

Additionally, Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, rejected Western accusations regarding Iran’s nuclear commitments in an interview yesterday.

 

“The actions taken by Western states at the IAEA pave the way for triggering the so-called snapback mechanism. However, there is no technical basis for such a move,” Kamalvandi asserted.

 

“We have fulfilled our obligations under the JCPOA. In cases where some commitments have been suspended, it was done in full accordance with Articles 26 and 35 of the JCPOA. When other parties fail to uphold their end of the deal, Iran is legally entitled to reciprocate.”

 

Kamalvandi warned that pushing toward the snapback mechanism is a political maneuver with no legal justification and added, “They must realize that this path will ultimately backfire, politically harming the very countries pursuing it.”

 

The IAEA resolution is expected to increase tensions between Iran and Western signatories of the 2015 nuclear agreement, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), already strained by mutual accusations and stalled negotiations.