UN Nuclear Watchdog Censures Iran, Urges Cooperation Amid Bomb Concerns
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The US joined European nations in censuring Iran at the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, for not fully cooperating with nuclear inspectors. Despite concerns that this could escalate Iran's nuclear activities, the resolution was passed with 20 votes in favor, while Russia and China opposed, and 12 abstained. The censure comes amid ongoing back-channel diplomacy between the US and Iran and ahead of Iran's presidential election. Iran criticized the move, warning it could harm future diplomatic engagement.
- US joins Europeans in rare censure of Iran at UN nuclear watchdog Al-Monitor
- IAEA Board passes resolution against Iran on cooperation, inspectors Reuters
- Iran nuclear programme: UN agency urges Tehran to cooperate BBC.com
- U.N. Atomic Agency Censures Iran Over Nuclear Actions Despite Retaliation Threat The Wall Street Journal
- In Brief: How Close Is Iran to Building A Bomb? War On The Rocks
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