19 out of 35 IAEA Board members voted to censure Iran for failing to meet nuclear non-proliferation commitments.
- The resolution was moved by France, UK, Germany (E3) and the US.
- The Move follows an IAEA report noting Iran has enough 60% enriched uranium to potentially make nine nuclear bombs.
- The issue may now go to the UN Security Council, which could reimpose sanctions under the 2015 nuclear deal.
About the 2015 Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)
- Participants: The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was signed between Iran and P5+1 (China, France, Germany, Russia, UK and US).
- In 2018, the US withdrew from the deal, and since 2019, Iran has increasingly breached restrictions
- Purpose: To limit Iran’s nuclear program in return for sanctions relief.
- UN Endorsement: Endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).
- Iran’s Key Obligations: Uranium Enrichment Cap and allow IAEA inspections under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
- Sanctions Relief for Iran: Removing Weapons Ban abd Nuclear Ban by EU, UN, and US.
In response to the current tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear activities. Israeli has launched “Operation Rising Lion” targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites.
NOTE: To know more about IAEA, please refer News Today of 16th May 2025.
