Summary
Iran is seeking to pass a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to prohibit attacks on nuclear installations following a recent conflict. The country’s top nuclear officials are attending a conference in Vienna to discuss this initiative and address nuclear inspections. Iran accuses the United States and Israel of undermining its nuclear program and pressing other countries to block the proposed resolution.
Key Facts
- Iran aims to introduce a resolution against attacks on nuclear facilities at the IAEA conference.
- Iran’s top nuclear officials are attending the IAEA General Conference in Vienna.
- The conference is set to run from Monday to Friday.
- The resolution's text has not been made public yet.
- Iran accuses the United States of pressuring countries to block the resolution.
- Iran refers to past UN and IAEA resolutions similar to their current proposal.
- The US withdrew from Iran's 2015 nuclear deal and imposed sanctions in 2018.
- Iran claims its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
- Iran's Foreign Minister has agreed with the IAEA to restart nuclear inspections.
