Iran, Russia, and China reject IAEA resolution to refer nuclear program to UN Security Council

IAEA nuclear program snapback mechanism UN Security Council diplomatic resolution

Iran, Russia, and China have issued a joint statement rejecting a draft resolution by the IAEA Board of Governors that seeks to refer Iran's nuclear program to the UN Security Council. The three nations argue the resolution is politically motivated and lacks legal merit, specifically claiming that attempts to trigger the ‘snapback’ mechanism are void following the expiration of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 in October 2025.

The joint statement criticizes the resolution for failing to address recent attacks against Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States and Israel, which they assert have created extraordinary security conditions that hinder effective IAEA inspections. They contend that the move is an attempt to increase pressure on Tehran and undermine cooperation with the agency.

Despite these tensions, the IAEA Board of Governors approved the resolution with 23 votes in favor, three against, and eight abstentions. The resolution calls for a diplomatic solution and urges Iran to engage in serious, unconditional talks to verify the peaceful nature of its nuclear program. Reports indicate that Iran has maintained cooperation, including providing access to the Bushehr nuclear plant in mid-September 2026.

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China · International Atomic Energy Agency · Iran · Russia · United Nations Security Council

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Iran reportedly provided access to the Bushehr nuclear power plant in mid-September 2026. almomento.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The IAEA Board of Governors approved the resolution with 23 votes in favor, three against, and eight abstentions. almomento.net
[● 3 SOURCES] The three nations claim that attempts to trigger the ‘snapback’ mechanism are legally void because UN Security Council Resolution 2231 expired on October 18, 2025. spanish.almanar.com.lb · almomento.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iran's permanent representative to the UN in Vienna, Reza Najafi, described the IAEA Director General's recent report as unbalanced and politically influenced.
[● 3 SOURCES] The joint statement criticizes the resolution for failing to explicitly mention attacks against Iranian nuclear facilities by the US and Israel. spanish.almanar.com.lb · almomento.net
[● 4 SOURCES] Iran, Russia, and China issued a joint statement rejecting a draft resolution to refer Iran's nuclear program to the UN Security Council. spanish.almanar.com.lb · almomento.net