Tehran is warning that if the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors passes a resolution against Iran, the country could reply by expanding its nuclear program. RT reports that several board members, including France, the U.K., and Germany, reportedly have advocated for a new resolution aimed at increasing monitoring Iran’s nuclear sites. Their goal is to compel Tehran to accept new restrictions on its nuclear activities, reported Reuters earlier this week, citing diplomatic sources. However, Tehran has repeatedly asserted that it would cooperate, but not under pressure.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview on Iranian state TV that Tehran is willing to cooperate with the UN atomic watchdog and resolve doubts about its nuclear program, but only if the agency abstained from using political pressure. “Our behavior towards the IAEA is completely professional. The agency is a technical body and should fulfill its duties in the technical field, and it does not have the right to enter politics,” he said.
