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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors has issued a resolution<\/a> condemning the clerical regime in Iran for failing to fully cooperate with the agency. This marks the second condemnation within five months, reflecting heightened international alarm over Tehran\u2019s nuclear advancements and lack of transparency.<\/p>\n During the IAEA\u2019s closed-door session on November 21, 19 members of the board, including the U.S., France, Germany, and Britain, supported the resolution. Russia, China, and Burkina Faso opposed it, while 12 members abstained, and one did not vote, according to diplomats who spoke anonymously. The resolution criticized Iran for its insufficient cooperation in addressing long-standing concerns, particularly regarding uranium particles discovered at undeclared sites.<\/p>\n The IAEA called on the regime to answer questions about the origins of uranium particles found at two undisclosed locations and demanded immediate transparency. A confidential report earlier in the week revealed that Iran had significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels. The IAEA warned that Tehran\u2019s actions have severely undermined its ability to ensure the peaceful nature of Iran\u2019s nuclear program.<\/p>\n The resolution passed by the IAEA Board of Governors not only underscores the growing international impatience with Iran’s lack of transparency but also sets the stage for potentially significant geopolitical consequences. By requesting a “comprehensive” report<\/a> on Iran by spring, the resolution paves the way for heightened scrutiny and pressures Tehran to address long-running disputes, including the presence of unexplained uranium traces at undeclared sites. The resolution\u2019s emphasis on cooperation raises the possibility of referring Iran’s nuclear dossier back to the UN Security Council if compliance does not improve. Such a referral could trigger the “snapback mechanism,” reinstating international sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.<\/p>\n #Iranian<\/a> Regime\u2019s Posturing During Grossi\u2019s Visit Aims to Avert IAEA Resolution Amid Snapback Mechanism Fearshttps:\/\/t.co\/EnhA42z2EV<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) November 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n