Tehran – Iran has issued sharp warnings to the UK, France and Germany about the reported move to promote resolutions at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), denounced Iran’s violation of its nuclear obligations, calling its efforts “strategic mistakes” and “strategic mistakes” that could have serious consequences.
According to diplomatic sources, the European trio known as E3 is preparing to submit a resolution to the IAEA Committee during an upcoming meeting, which will be held on June 9th.
On Thursday, the Tehran Times pointed out in an exclusive report that at the IAEA Board of Directors next week, a resolution will be adopted against Iran, and that Iran is considering implementing various measures, citing Iranian sources close to the MFA and AEOI, shortly after the adoption of such a resolution.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araguchi condemned the initiative in a statement on X, writing, “After years of constructive cooperation with the IAEA that led to the closure of the so-called PMD (possible military dimensions) file, my country has once again been accused of “violation””.
“As engaging in dialogue, E3 pursues hostile action in the IAEA committee. When the same path was taken in 2005, the results were the real beginning of Iran’s enrichment programme. Has Europe learned nothing in the last 20 years?” he added.
Araghchi accused E3 of politicizing the IAEA and attempting to manufacture the crisis through “unfounded” and “politically motivated” claims. “Mark my words: Iran will respond firmly to any infringement of its rights. The responsibility rests entirely on those who pursue conflict under the diplomatic guise,” he warned.
The warning comes amid a discussion between Tehran and Washington over a potential new nuclear deal. Iran has made it clear that it will not stop enriching uranium under pressure and demands reliable assurance that US sanctions will be lifted.
Earlier this week in Cairo, Araguchi reportedly confronted IAEA Director Rafael Grossi, warning that political influence would allow them to compromise their body neutrality, and reminded them of the warning.
Iran claims its nuclear program is strictly peaceful and has already held five rounds of indirect negotiations with the US aimed at restoring the 2015 nuclear deal. However, Tehran argues that the contract should include robust guarantees for future US backtracking.