Britain, France, and Germany are taking a bold stance against Iran as they push forward with a draft resolution ahead of the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board meeting next week. Despite opposition from the United States, the European allies are determined to confront Iran over its nuclear activities.
The draft resolution, which focuses on Iran’s lack of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency’s investigation into uranium particles found at undeclared sites, has sparked tensions between the E3 and the U.S. The European officials believe that firm action is necessary to address Iran’s refusal to explain the traces of uranium and its increasing restrictions on IAEA inspectors.
While the resolution does not threaten to refer the issue to the United Nations Security Council, it calls for a comprehensive report on Iran’s nuclear activities from IAEA chief Rafael Grossi. This move comes as Iran continues to enrich uranium to close to weapons-grade levels, raising concerns among Western powers about the country’s nuclear ambitions.
The E3’s decision to move forward with the resolution signals a shift in their approach to Iran and highlights the growing divide between the European allies and the U.S. on how to address Iran’s nuclear program. As tensions escalate in the region, the international community is closely watching the outcome of the upcoming board meeting and the potential implications for global security.