Iran has stated that it will resist any efforts by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to impose a deadline for Tehran to prove that its nuclear program is peaceful. Kamal Kharrazi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, said on Thursday that Tehran is willing to cooperate with the agency, but pressure from the United Nations on Iran will only complicate matters. The IAEA's board of governors is reviewing a resolution in a meeting in Vienna that would compel Iran to disclose the extent of its nuclear activities. Diplomats say the draft resolution, which is backed by the United States and aims to set October as a deadline for Iran to report, has strong support from over 20 countries. The board is expected to vote on it on Friday.
Iran Will Resist Any Deadline Set by the International Atomic Energy Agency
Iran has declared its intention to resist any deadlines imposed by the IAEA regarding its nuclear program. Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi expressed willingness to cooperate but warned that UN pressure complicates the situation. The IAEA is considering a resolution that would require Iran to disclose its nuclear activities, with significant international backing.
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📰 What Happened
Iran has announced its opposition to any deadlines set by the IAEA for proving the peaceful nature of its nuclear program. The IAEA is considering a resolution, backed by the U.S. and other countries, to set a deadline for Iran to disclose its nuclear activities.
- Iran is resisting a proposed IAEA deadline.
- The IAEA resolution has support from over 20 countries.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's nuclear program has been a contentious issue, with Western countries fearing potential weaponization, while Iran insists on its peaceful intent.
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