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Three-minute read<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The Iranian regime has shown signs of growing anxiety in the face of potential new sanctions from the European Union and further resolutions from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Statements from top officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, reflect Tehran’s apprehension about escalating international pressure on its nuclear and missile activities.<\/p>\n “The European Union is using the non-existent missile pretext to target our shipping lines,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X<\/a> on November 17, as news of impending sanctions by the European Union surfaced. He further claimed, “There is no legal, logical, or moral basis for any of these actions.” Araqchi\u2019s statements come as the EU reportedly prepares new sanctions<\/a> targeting the clerical regime\u2019s shipping industry, accusing it of facilitating missile exports and military transfers to Russia. This follows the EU\u2019s first wave of sanctions last month, which targeted airlines like Iran Air and Mahan Air for their roles in similar activities.<\/p>\n Speaking on state TV, Araqchi expressed alarm over a possible International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors resolution against Tehran, threatening retaliation. “If a resolution is issued against us, Iran will take reciprocal measures, including new steps in its nuclear program that they certainly won\u2019t like,” he warned on November 17. He added that Tehran is willing to cooperate with the IAEA “only if the relationship remains collaborative and not confrontational.”<\/p>\n Despite these claims, Tehran\u2019s actions reveal a pattern of non-compliance and deceit over the years. The regime has consistently obstructed inspections, failed to clarify uranium traces at undeclared sites, and enriched uranium to 60% purity<\/a>, a level dangerously close to weapons-grade. While Araqchi and other officials claim the nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, such assertions have been repeatedly debunked by the international community.<\/p>\n In light of @iaeaorg<\/a> BoG resolution on the #Iranian<\/a> regime's misconduct and failure to cooperate with the @UN<\/a> watchdog, it's crucial to revisit over 3 decades of secretive activities and the NCRI's constant efforts to prevent a nuclear-armed pariah state.https:\/\/t.co\/EiJenAsaiU<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/lvD6qbumiY<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qcXZLwOPO7<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) June 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n