U.S. and European Troika Express Concern Over Iran's 'Non-Peaceful' Nuclear Program Expansion

On Saturday, December 3, the United States, France, Britain, and Germany welcomed the approval of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors resolution against the nuclear activities of the Islamic Republic, expressing concern over the expansion of its 'non-peaceful' program. In a joint statement, these four Western powers emphasized that the Islamic Republic's decision to further develop its nuclear program without providing peaceful justification is alarming. They urged the Islamic Republic to return to a path of dialogue and cooperation with the IAEA and to refrain from provocative actions. The statement noted that the adoption of the Board of Governors resolution on Thursday, December 1, was a response to Iran's lack of cooperation in clarifying information regarding undisclosed nuclear materials found at several locations. The signatory countries stated that the Islamic Republic is obligated under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to inform the IAEA of all its activities and materials. On Thursday, December 1, 2023, the IAEA Board of Governors condemned the Islamic Republic's non-cooperation with the agency and its secrecy regarding Iran's nuclear activities. The resolution called on the Islamic Republic to promptly provide credible explanations regarding 'human-origin uranium particles at two undeclared locations in Iran' and to inform the agency about the current locations of nuclear materials or contaminated equipment, as well as to provide the necessary information, documents, and responses required by the agency and to facilitate access to the locations and materials needed by the agency's inspectors. Following this condemnation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic issued a joint statement declaring: 'This politicized, unrealistic, and destructive approach has undermined the positive atmosphere created and the agreements resulting from it, and for this reason, an order has been issued to launch a series of new and advanced centrifuges.' Shahram Khaldi and Mohammad Qayedi discuss the reasons behind Tehran's threats regarding changes to its nuclear doctrine. The U.S. supports the IAEA in condemning the Islamic Republic's nuclear activities. The European Troika tells the Board of Governors: Iran's nuclear activities are not peaceful. The dollar has crossed the 70,000 toman mark; the shadow of nuclear tensions looms over the market. A double standard in nuclear policy; from Larijani's green light to Kamalvandi's threats. The Islamic Republic's new position on 'agreement with the U.S.' is articulated by Ali Larijani. The condemnation of the Islamic Republic in the IAEA Board of Governors resolution. The U.S. emphasizes cooperation with the European Troika regarding the Iranian government's nuclear program. The U.S. expresses gratitude to the IAEA for condemning the Islamic Republic's nuclear activities.