Could the IAEA resolution prompt Iran to revisit its nuclear policy?
By Hoda Yousefi
Middle East affairs expert
In the early hours of Friday, November 22, 2024, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution concerning Iran, reflecting the collective stance of its Board of Governors. Of the 35 member states, 19 voted in favor of the resolution, while 12 countries abstained, and Russia, China, and Burkina Faso expressed their opposition. This resolution, proposed by the European Troika—comprising France, Germany, and the United Kingdom—alongside the United States, urges Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment activities at the 60% level. It also calls for the dilution of its stockpile of 60% enriched uranium to below 5%, aligning with the principles of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The IAEA looks forward to continued dialogue and cooperation to ensure regional stability and progress toward nuclear non-proliferation.
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