U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Demands Iran's Compliance Amid Rising Tensions

The U.N. Board of Governors has passed a resolution urging Iran to disclose its enriched uranium stocks, with demands for increased verification by inspectors. This occurs amidst heightened U.S.-Iran tensions, following recent military incidents and ongoing nuclear negotiations complicated by past attacks on Iranian facilities.

The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors has approved a U.S.-endorsed resolution requiring Iran to reveal its remaining enriched uranium reserves and allow inspectors to verify them. The decision may exacerbate U.S.-Iran talks following recent military exchanges, including an alleged Iranian attack on a U.S. helicopter.

Despite such demands, Iran accuses the board of 'whitewashing' U.S. military aggression, citing previous access by inspectors before strikes. The resolution, supported by major Western powers, faced opposition from Russia, China, and Niger. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister criticized the move as part of America's attempt to shift blame onto Iran.

The resolution insists Iran provide comprehensive nuclear material inventories and grant necessary access for IAEA verification without delay. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, focusing on Iran's nuclear program, appear strained as Iran resists external pressures and Trump expresses disappointment over prolonged talks.