Tehran today formally rejected a resolution just adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors, calling it a politically motivated move lacking technical basis.
In remarks to the press, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani stated: “Iran firmly rejects the content of this resolution. This is an unconstructive action that runs counter to the spirit of cooperation between Tehran and the IAEA in recent times.”
The resolution, proposed by three European countries—Britain, France, and Germany—calls on Iran to fully cooperate with IAEA inspectors and demands Tehran provide clarity on traces of enriched uranium found at previously undeclared locations.
In response, Iran declared it will continue its nuclear activities within the framework of its inviolable civil rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). “We will not yield to political pressure. Iran’s rights under the NPT are clear and cannot be violated,” Kanaani emphasized.
Earlier on June 4, the IAEA Board of Governors voted to approve the resolution by a majority. China and Russia voted against, while several other nations abstained. This marks the second time in less than a year the IAEA has adopted a resolution criticizing Iran over its nuclear program.
The latest move underscores escalating tensions between Iran and the West, despite diplomatic efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA). Tehran is currently enriching uranium to 60%, close to weapons-grade threshold, as negotiations with world powers remain stalled.
