IAEA: Refused nuclear inspections - Iran must go before UN Security Council
Western states are stepping up pressure on Iran to disclose information about its uranium stockpiles. But Russia and China could ensure that this remains a symbolic move.
The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Board of Governors has decided to refer Iran's nuclear program to the UN Security Council due to Tehran's refusal to cooperate with international atomic inspectors. The IAEA expressed "deep concern" that it had no current information on Iran's uranium stockpiles and no access to its nuclear facilities.
The agency urged Iran to disclose all necessary information to confirm that no nuclear material is being diverted for military purposes. The decision was supported by 23 of 35 countries on the Board of Governors, with Russia, China, and Niger voting against it.
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