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U.S. and Allies to Find Iran in Nuclear Safeguards Breach at IAEA

Citing undisclosed uranium traces at multiple sites as breaches of its obligations, the resolution reserves the option of referring Iran to the Security Council for potential sanctions.

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Overview

  • A draft resolution sponsored by the U.S., U.K., France and Germany aims to formally declare Iran in non-compliance with its IAEA safeguards for the first time in 20 years.
  • The IAEA reported unsatisfactory cooperation from Tehran after inspectors uncovered man-made uranium particles at four undeclared facilities.
  • Recent agency inspections show Iran has amassed 60% enriched uranium sufficient for about 10 nuclear weapons and could expand that total.
  • Although the board reaffirmed its preference for a diplomatic solution, it authorizes a potential referral to the U.N. Security Council if Iran fails to grant full access and explanations.
  • Tehran rejects the allegations as politically driven and warns that further censure could prompt it to expand its nuclear program and ban IAEA inspectors.