The resolution, introduced by Britain, France, Germany, and the United States, follows a similar measure passed in June. The vote at the IAEA's 35-nation board comes amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, with critics fearing Tehran is pursuing the development of a nuclear weapon—a claim Iran has consistently denied. China, Russia, and Burkina Faso opposed the resolution, which passed with 19 votes in favor, 12 abstentions, and Venezuela abstaining from the vote, according to diplomats.
In a joint statement on Friday, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization and foreign ministry said, as quoted by AFP, "The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran issued an order to take effective measures, including launching a significant series of new and advanced centrifuges of various types." (Read More)
