US and European allies push IAEA to refer Iran to UN Security Council
The US, UK, France, and Germany are urging IAEA board members to support referring Iran to the UN Security Council over nuclear concerns.
In a move concerning international nuclear security, the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany are urging the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to refer Iran to the United Nations Security Council. This recommendation stems from the non-compliance of Iran with nuclear non-proliferation agreements, specifically in failing to cooperate fully in an investigation regarding uranium traces discovered at undisclosed sites, as reported by Al-Sharq.
The IAEA Board of Governors, consisting of 35 nations, has the authority to make this referral. If Iran is referred to the Security Council, it could lead to a significant escalation in disputes over the agency's access to Iran's nuclear sites. The board had previously adopted two resolutions in the past year, one demanding Iran to disclose its stockpile of enriched uranium and the other to grant the agency full access for verification purposes.
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