IAEA Board of Governors adopts Western-drafted resolution against Iran

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors adopted a resolution against Iran on Wednesday, with 23 votes in favor, 8 abstentions, and 3 votes against. The resolution, drafted by Western countries, overlooks Iran's cooperation with the IAEA and the consequences of military aggression by the United States and Israel against nuclear facilities under safeguards.

According to a Reuters report, the resolution calls on the IAEA Director General to transmit the new resolution, along with previous resolutions mentioned in the text and his recent report on Iran, to the members of the Agency, the Security Council, and the UN General Assembly.

In a joint statement, Iran, China, and Russia said that the Western action in drafting the resolution had no legal basis. This follows an earlier joint statement by the three countries opposing the political move by the United States and three European countries to refer Tehran's case to the Security Council through the IAEA, citing Iran's lack of access to its nuclear facilities.

The adoption of this resolution reflects ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program. Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear activities are peaceful, while Western nations have expressed concerns about potential weaponization. The resolution's passage is likely to escalate diplomatic friction between Iran and the West.

According to Mehr News Agency, the resolution was adopted during the IAEA Board of Governors meeting, and the details were reported by Reuters. The joint statement by Iran, China, and Russia emphasized the lack of legal basis for the Western initiative, signaling potential further diplomatic confrontations in international forums.