Iran Warns Retaliation If IAEA Adopts Anti-Iran Resolution

Iran has warned that it will reduce or suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if a resolution critical of its nuclear program is adopted at the upcoming IAEA Board of Governors meeting. Iranian officials, including the Atomic Energy Organization spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi, stated that previous warnings were ignored, leading Iran to increase uranium enrichment to 60 percent and deploy advanced centrifuge technology. Tehran views the proposed resolution, reportedly drafted by European countries, as a politically motivated attempt to trigger the snapback mechanism to reinstate UN sanctions under the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran insists it has not enriched uranium above 60 percent and attributes any temporary increases to technical issues. The potential resolution risks further complicating ongoing nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, with Iran pledging decisive countermeasures if sanctions are reimposed. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the European countries' actions as a strategic mistake that undermines dialogue and cooperation.