The IAEA’s 35-nation Board of Governors passed a resolution on Wednesday condemning Iran for its lack of cooperation with the watchdog and for its barring of some top inspectors.
The resolution, proposed by Britain, France, and Germany and initially resisted by the US, which feared Iran would respond as it has to previous resolutions by escalating its nuclear activities, was passed with 20 countries in favor, two against, and 12 abstentions, Reuters reported.
The Islamic Republic had warned that it would retaliate and it was expected to do so, though the exact nature of its response still was unclear at press time.
Foreign Minister Israel Katz responded to the resolution in a statement on X, saying, “I welcome the decision made today by the @iaeaorg Board of Governors, demanding that Iran comply to its international obligations and cease advancing its dangerous nuclear program.”
I welcome the important decision made today by the @iaeaorg Board of Governors, demanding that Iran comply to its international obligations and cease advancing its dangerous nuclear program.This is the first resolution in 19 months on Iranian violations, paving the way for…
— ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) June 5, 2024
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