IAEA Board Urges Iran to Enhance Nuclear Cooperation

The United Nations atomic watchdog's Board of Governors adopted a resolution urging Iran to enhance cooperation and requesting a comprehensive report to pressure Tehran into resuming nuclear negotiations. The resolution, proposed by Britain, France, Germany, and the United States, criticized Iran's recent offer to cap its uranium stock as inadequate and conditional on rescinding the resolution. Iran has historically reacted negatively to such resolutions, increasing its nuclear activities and limiting IAEA oversight in response. The vote saw 19 countries in favor, with China, Russia, and Burkina Faso opposing it. The resolution reiterates the need for Iran to clarify uranium traces found at undeclared sites and allow the IAEA to conduct necessary sampling. Western powers are hopeful that a report due by spring 2025 will compel Iran to negotiate fresh restrictions on its nuclear activities.