Saed News: Russia’s representative to international organizations in Vienna stated in a message that the issue of Iran’s nuclear program will be discussed at the June session of the Board of Governors. He added that the anti-Iran resolution proposed by the European Troika and the United States will not lead to a positive outcome.
According to Saed News, Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s representative to international organizations in Vienna, wrote in a message on Sunday via the social media platform X:
“The June session of the IAEA Board of Governors will begin tomorrow. Tense discussions are expected regarding Iran’s nuclear program.”
Ulyanov stated that the United States and the European Troika (Germany, France, and the United Kingdom) intend to submit a draft resolution on this issue. He emphasized:
“It certainly will not lead to positive results.”
Reports suggest that the U.S. is set to support the anti-Iran resolution proposed by the European Troika at the Board of Governors. This comes as Washington is engaged in indirect talks with Iran, mediated by Oman, aimed at resolving issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. officials have said that President Donald Trump has adopted a diplomatic approach toward Iran.
The Associated Press, which has reviewed the draft resolution, reported that the text alleges:
“Iran’s repeated failures since 2019 to meet its obligations to provide full and timely cooperation with the Agency regarding undeclared nuclear materials and activities at multiple undisclosed locations constitute non-compliance with its safeguards agreement obligations.”
The draft further claims:
“The IAEA’s inability to provide assurance that Iran’s nuclear program is exclusively peaceful raises questions that fall under the jurisdiction of the UN Security Council, which bears the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.”
The AP noted that the draft may be amended before formal submission, as members of the Board of Governors have the opportunity to propose changes.
A senior Western diplomat, speaking to the American news agency, described the anti-Iran resolution as “a serious step,” but clarified:
“This does not close the door on diplomacy.”
The official added:
“The aim of this resolution is to push Iran to resolve the matter. That’s why the draft does not immediately refer Iran’s non-compliance to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions. The Iranians will still have the opportunity to respond and fulfill all the demands made over the past six years.”
Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, had previously warned Western parties:
“Naturally, if any specific action is taken at the Board of Governors next week, Iran will definitely take necessary measures in its nuclear activities and regarding the Agency’s access.”
He also commented on the possibility of referring Iran’s case to the UN Security Council:
“I do not anticipate that these countries would go so far as to take such a destructive step and refer this minor issue to the Security Council. It would turn the Board of Governors and the IAEA into a laughingstock—referring to the Security Council an issue based on allegations from 25 years ago.”
