UN watchdog demands Iran provide information on nuclear stockpile
Summary
The United Nations nuclear watchdog, supported by the United States and some European countries, passed a resolution demanding Iran share full information about its uranium stockpile and allow inspectors to verify it. Iran opposed the resolution, saying it would hurt ongoing talks with the US and complicate the current ceasefire after recent military attacks.Key Facts
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board approved a resolution demanding Iran provide complete data on its enriched uranium and allow inspection access.
- The resolution was backed by the US, UK, France, and Germany and passed with 21 votes in favor; Russia, China, and Niger voted against it.
- Iran has around 440 kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent, which is close to weapons grade.
- Since attacks on Iranian nuclear sites last year by the US and Israel, Iran stopped cooperating with IAEA inspectors.
- The resolution states the IAEA cannot verify if uranium has been diverted to military use and calls for immediate access to Iran’s nuclear sites.
- Iran’s UN ambassador called the resolution politically motivated and warned it could disrupt peace talks with the US.
- Iran accuses the US and Israel of targeting nuclear facilities under international safeguards and then blaming Iran.
- The US and Iran are currently negotiating to extend a ceasefire and discuss broader issues, including Iran’s nuclear program.
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