The U.S. has drafted a resolution at the IAEA, urging Iran to provide immediate and precise information on its nuclear sites and uranium stocks, particularly those bombed a year ago. The move risks complicating ongoing U.S.-Iran talks, as Iran has historically responded to such resolutions by escalating its nuclear activities.
This diplomatic push at the IAEA escalates international pressure on Iran regarding its nuclear program, potentially impacting ongoing negotiations and regional stability, while Iran warns against confrontational approaches.
The U.S. has put forth a draft resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) demanding that Iran provide immediate and precise information regarding its nuclear sites and uranium stocks, particularly those affected by bombings a year prior. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urged Iran to "re-engage" with the agency to resume inspections, noting that communication channels have been largely broken since February due to renewed military strikes. Iran has not disclosed what happened to the bombed sites or the nuclear material, including uranium enriched up to 60%, that was stored there. The U.S., supported by Britain, France, and Germany, is pushing for the resolution's passage, which risks complicating ongoing diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran. Iran's mission to the IAEA stated that coercion and confrontation undermine prospects for a diplomatic solution and warned the Board of Governors against being instrumentalized.