IAEA Rebukes Iran, Tensions Escalate Over Nuclear Plans

Tensions have escalated after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) found Iran in violation of its nuclear nonproliferation obligations and issued a rare censure vote. Iran condemned the resolution as politically motivated, announced plans to build a new high-security uranium enrichment facility, threatened to upgrade its centrifuges, and hinted at leaving the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. President Trump warned that an Israeli strike on Iran 'could very well happen' if diplomacy fails, even as he voiced hope for a negotiated solution. In response to rising threats, the U.S. began evacuating nonessential embassy staff from the region. European allies are considering reinstating sanctions before a key October deadline, and diplomatic efforts have stalled. Iran’s leadership insists it will continue enrichment despite international condemnation.