Iran Condemns Resolution Referring Nuclear Programme to UN Security Council

TEHRAN: Iran has strongly condemned a resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors to refer its nuclear programme to the United Nations Security Council, warning that the move could severely damage the global nuclear non-proliferation system.

Iran denounced the resolution in the strongest terms, describing it as a politically motivated initiative led by the United States, Britain, France and Germany.

In a statement posted on social media, Iran’s mission to the United Nations in Vienna warned that the adoption of what it described as an unjustified resolution could contribute to the collapse of the international nuclear non-proliferation framework.

Iran placed responsibility for the current nuclear standoff on the United States and Israel, saying the latest developments were the direct result of what Tehran described as their military aggression and hostile policies.

The Iranian mission said the resolution ignored the realities created by the ongoing conflict and sought to place additional pressure on the Islamic Republic.

Tehran also rejected any expectation that Iran could be forced into surrender or compelled to give up control over its energy resources.

Iran said the objective of forcing it to submit to external pressure remained unrealistic despite prolonged military and economic pressure from the United States and its allies.

According to the information provided, the latest decision marks the first time in 20 years that Iran’s nuclear issue has been referred to the UN Security Council.

The resolution received 23 votes in favour, while Russia, China and Niger voted against it. Eight countries abstained.

The outcome has intensified the diplomatic confrontation surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme and could lead to further debate at the UN Security Council.

Tehran has repeatedly argued that its nuclear programme should be addressed through international law and diplomatic mechanisms rather than political pressure.

Iranian officials have also criticised what they describe as the politicisation of the IAEA and accused Western powers of using the agency to advance political objectives against Tehran.

The latest resolution is likely to further deepen tensions between Iran and Western governments while complicating diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the nuclear dispute.

Tehran has maintained that military threats, economic sanctions and political pressure will not force Iran to abandon its national interests, and has warned that continued pressure could further weaken the credibility of the international non-proliferation system.

The dispute now moves to the UN Security Council, where Iran is expected to strongly oppose any attempt to use the nuclear issue as a platform for additional political or economic pressure.