Iran Warns Europe Against Supporting Resolution Against Tehran at the IAEA
The Iranian foreign minister made it clear that his country will respond forcefully to any violation of its rights, amid intentions by the UK, France, and Germany to support a U.S.-backed resolution against Iran
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meets with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Cairo, Egypt, June 2, 2025.. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
Over the weekend, Iran warned European countries that supporting a resolution against it at this week’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors meeting would be a "strategic mistake." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addressed the UK, France, and Germany, stating that they are "threatening action against Iran instead of acting in good faith." Araghchi reiterated that this would be "a grave mistake," and Iran "will respond forcefully against anyone who harms its rights."
According to reports by Defense Post and the French news agency AFP, the three European countries are expected to join the United States in drafting a resolution accusing Tehran of failing to meet its obligations and making threats. In contrast, Araghchi argued that his country has been cooperating with the IAEA for years, and that a past resolution had already dismissed claims regarding "military dimensions" of Iran’s nuclear program, which he described as a peaceful one.
These developments come after the IAEA published a report last week accusing Iran of non-cooperation with the agency. Tehran rejected the report, claiming all accusations were based on forged documents provided by Israel, which it called “Iran’s arch-enemy.” At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a statement last week warning that the United States would not allow any uranium enrichment by Iran.
The anticipated discussion at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting and Iran’s threatening response underscore the growing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and its relations with Western powers. It remains to be seen how events will unfold during the agency’s conference and what impact they may have on regional and global stability.