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Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter

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Iran Withdraws Draft Resolution to Ban Attacks on Nuclear Facilities

Vienna, Austria — Iran has pulled back a draft resolution at the annual gathering of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that would have prohibited attacks on nuclear facilities safeguarded by the agency. The resolution, co‑sponsored by China, Russia, Belarus, Nicaragua and Venezuela, was seen as a response to recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. [1]

Key Facts:

•⁠ ⁠The resolution strongly condemned the “deliberate and unlawful attacks” carried out in June 2025 against Iran’s nuclear sites, calling them violations of international law. It also reaffirmed the principle that nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards should be protected from attacks or threats. [1]
•⁠ ⁠Iran’s Ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi, told the General Conference that the draft resolution would not be put to a vote. He cited “severe pressure and intimidation” from the United States as a factor influencing member states’ willingness to support the resolution. [1] •⁠ ⁠The withdrawal comes after intense behind‑the‑scenes lobbying by the U.S., which reportedly warned that adopting the resolution could lead to funding cutoffs for the IAEA. [2]

Implications:

•⁠ ⁠The move has sparked criticism from Iranian officials, who argue that the U.S. is undermining the integrity of international norms and the IAEA’s mandate. [3]
•⁠ ⁠For other member states, the withdrawal reflects the complex diplomatic balancing acts in global nuclear governance, where political pressures can influence what resolutions make it to a vote.

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