U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Approves Censure Against Iran for Lack of Cooperation

Fri Mar 14 2025 16:59:31 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Approves Censure Against Iran for Lack of Cooperation

International Atomic Energy Agency's Decision Could Result in New Sanctions


The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) voted to censure Iran for its non-compliance with nuclear program oversight, provoking potential retaliatory measures from Tehran.



On November 21, 2024, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog, officially censured Iran for its ongoing lack of cooperation with international monitoring standards as mandated by the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT). The Board of Governors' decision, which received a vote of 19 to 3 with 12 countries abstaining, represents a significant move towards imposing penalties on Iran, including the possibility of renewed economic sanctions.

The censure was backed by major Western powers—Britain, France, Germany, and the United States—who expressed concerns over Iran's secretive nuclear activities and its repeated failure to address queries or allow necessary oversight. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, reportedly lobbied against the resolution, engaging with representatives from several nations like Brazil, South Africa, and Pakistan in a bid to avert the censure.

In light of the censure, Mr. Araghchi warned of retaliation, hinting that Iran might boost its uranium enrichment activities closer to weapons-grade levels rather than agree to any limitations. His deputy, Kazem Gharibabadi, emphasized Iran's firm response should the resolution pass.

Russia, China, and Burkina Faso were the only countries to vote against the censure, reflecting a divided stance on the issue on the international stage. As diplomatic efforts intensify, the repercussions of this decision may shape the global narrative surrounding nuclear proliferation and Iran's place in future negotiations, particularly with the prospect of Donald J. Trump returning to the presidential seat influencing the U.S. stance on the matter.

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