Iran Rejects Nuclear Halting Amid IAEA Sanctions Pressure

Iran has firmly rejected allegations from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Western countries that it has failed to meet its nuclear obligations, emphasizing its right to enrich uranium as part of its nuclear program. A recent IAEA Board of Governors resolution, supported by 19 nations including the U.S., UK, France, and Germany, criticized Iran for non-compliance and suggested the possibility of a covert nuclear weapons program, marking the first such official censure in twenty years. Iran has responded by announcing plans to build a new enrichment facility in a secure location and insists on continuing its nuclear research for peaceful purposes such as industry, medicine, and agriculture, under directives from its Supreme Leader. Despite escalating regional tensions and warnings of potential Israeli strikes, Iran remains steadfast ahead of upcoming negotiations with the United States in Oman, rejecting demands to halt uranium enrichment. The diplomatic efforts aim to resolve the long-standing dispute, but significant obstacles persist as Iran views enrichment as a sovereign right and refuses to halt its nuclear activities. This standoff underscores ongoing international concerns and the fragile state of nuclear diplomacy in the region.