Iran Pushes Resolution to Ban Military Strikes on Nuclear Sites at Key IAEA Conference
September 15, 2025
Iran is preparing to introduce a resolution at the upcoming 69th IAEA General Conference in Vienna, aiming to prohibit military attacks on nuclear facilities and address concerns over recent aggressions that undermine the UN Charter.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reached an agreement with the IAEA to restart inspections of all nuclear facilities, including those attacked, with support from the country's Supreme National Security Council.
Iran plans to consult with various countries to secure backing for this resolution, which is being drafted and will be presented during the five-day conference.
Iran views the conference as a significant platform to present its position on nuclear issues and to challenge perceived double standards by the IAEA, especially following recent attacks on its nuclear industry.
Iran is actively engaging in consultations with member states to prioritize the resolution on the agenda, emphasizing the importance of addressing attacks on nuclear sites and the undermining of international law.
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization head, Mohammad Eslami, has criticized the IAEA for double standards, citing its silence on US and Israeli strikes on Iranian sites while condemning attacks elsewhere, which Iran sees as damaging to the UN Charter.
Following recent Israeli strikes and IAEA findings of non-compliance, Iran accuses the watchdog of facilitating conflict and has agreed to restart inspections of all facilities, including underground sites, to monitor compliance.
Iran expects opposition from the US, which is allegedly pressuring countries to block the resolution and has threatened to cut off assistance to the IAEA, complicating Iran's efforts to garner support.
Iran is lobbying member states to support the resolution but faces challenges due to US threats to suspend contributions, which could prevent the resolution from reaching a vote.
Iran emphasizes that attacks on nuclear facilities threaten global security and law, and seeks international support to oppose such actions, viewing them as threats to the international order.
Ulyanov from Russia clarified misunderstandings about the IAEA's organizational structure and responded to criticisms regarding Russia's support for Iran's proposal, highlighting the distinction between the IAEA Board of Governors and the General Conference.
Iran warns that any hostile actions or reactivation of UN sanctions, such as Europe's efforts to activate the 'snapback' mechanism, could suspend current nuclear agreements, with inspections currently limited and underground sites under review.
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