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A resolution has been passed by the Board of Governors at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has, for the first time in 20 years, passed a formal resolution censuring Iran for failing to meet its nuclear obligations.
Iran signed a nuclear deal with the United States and six other countries in 2015. However, the US withdrew from the deal and placed sanctions on Iran in 2018 during the first Trump administration.
The Iran deal was established in response to international fears that Tehran was developing nuclear weapons, although it has consistently denied these allegations
The Trump administration has had difficult relations since the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani in 2020. When he returned as President, he again overturned the Iran deal and started further negotiations with the country.
Trump announced on June 11 that nationals in the region should be warned to leave the area. He also began to reduce the number of embassy staff in Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain, citing security concerns.
However, last week, the IAEA raised concerns about a general lack of cooperation from Iran and raised questions concerning the secret activities and undeclared nuclear material, which was under investigation. Iran has also continuously breached the restrictions of the nuclear deal.
On June 11, the global nuclear watchdog passed a resolution stating that Iran had failed to meet its obligations. This statement has the potential to go to the UN Security Council.
The IAEA has reported that Iran has stockpiled in excess of 408 kg of uranium enriched to a purity of 60%, which far exceeds the nuclear deal at 3.67%. The IAEA has stated that this is enough uranium to build nine nuclear weapons. This announcement has put Western nations on high alert.
Donald Trump has announced his concerns about these actions, placing sanctions on the state. He has also stated that Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon, it is that simple.” This comes as Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi is going to meet special envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman on Sunday.
Iran has rejected the West’s fears over its nuclear program, stating that the uranium is for peaceful purposes and that the state would never try to develop or acquire nuclear weapons.
Observers characterize this as a historical development that could impact the security of the region.
