IAEA’s Lost Credibility: When Technical Missions Become Pawns in Western Political Games
webangah News Agency, International Desk, Hassan Shokouhinass: On Thursday, June 12, a resolution proposed by three European countries (France, the UK, and Germany) with U.S. backing against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program was adopted during a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors.
The resolution-passed with 19 votes in favor, 11 abstentions, and 3 against-accuses Tehran of non-compliance with safeguards obligations without acknowledging Iran’s consistent and extensive cooperation with the IAEA. The document also repeats politically motivated claims rooted in fabricated documents from the Zionist regime, alleging that as 2019, Iran has failed to cooperate fully and promptly regarding “undeclared nuclear materials and activities at several locations.”
The text further asserts that the IAEA’s inability to verify the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program could fall under UN Security Council jurisdiction.
U.S. and European Allies’ political Agenda Despite Iran’s Constructive Cooperation
Iran’s close collaboration with the IAEA in recent years-particularly during JCPOA implementation-is undeniable. By 2015 (when JCPOA was signed), all allegations against Iran had been resolved. subsequently, 15 IAEA reports confirmed Tehran’s compliance, raising no objections or issues.
This continued until whispers of U.S. withdrawal materialized in 2018. In response to Washington’s exit from JCPOA under Trump-the primary cause for its collapse-Iran pursued a “strategic patience” policy for over a year before gradually scaling back commitments.
“despite providing requested access,” four resolutions have targeted Tehran since Trump abandoned JCPOA. Russia’s senior Vienna diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov criticized this pattern during Thursday’s session: “The Secretariat hasn’t even bothered presenting accurate verification data on Iran.” He noted that last year alone saw “125 inspectors active across Iranian sites conducting 493 inspections alongside extensive field work.”
“iran ranks second among member states for inspection frequency without any decline recorded,” he added.
Analysts argue Western powers exploit technical ambiguities around sites like Turquzabad/Lavizan as pretexts for pressuring Tehran internationally while disregarding its goodwill gestures including indirect talks.
Their ultimate goal appears structural realignment favoring Western interests rather than resolving disputes sustainably.
Collapse Of Technical Credibility Under Political Pressure?
Adopting such politicized resolutions risks severely damaging trust toward future assessments by undermining neutrality critical towards solving disputes professionally.
Experts warn escalating tensions may irreparably harm prospects achieving extensive agreements long-term if current trends persist unchecked.
Russia warned instrumentalizing safeguards mechanisms carries grave proliferation consequences globally too…
Meanwhile revelations about covert ties between certain actors further erode confidence among non-Western members especially…
Iran Responding Firmly While Urging Return To Technical Mandates
Tehran announced countermeasures including advanced centrifuge deployment at Fordow following Foreign Ministry condemnations calling latest moves legally baseless provocations…
Atomic Energy Organization head also confirmed replacing older models accelerating enrichment capabilities lawfully responding what they deem unjustified accusations lacking scientific merit entirely…
foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tweeted bluntly: *”Seven years where wasted failing deliver your own commitments deliberately or otherwise.”*
Media speculate potential responses range reducing voluntary transparency measures up until reviewing NPT membership should pressures continue unabated…
International observers urge restoring impartial oversight standards swiftly lest credibility erodes wholly amid worsening security implications regionally/globally alike…
Ultimately preserving constructive roles requires rejecting politicization unequivocally while rebuilding trust through principled engagement exclusively…
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