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IAEA Demands Iran Access Amid Rising Nuclear Tensions

11/21/2025

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution demanding Iran grant access to nuclear sites and uranium stockpile details.
The resolution passed with 19 votes in favor, including the United States; Russia, China, and Niger opposed.
Tensions rose after Israel's airstrikes in June, which Iran says were facilitated by the IAEA's actions.
Iran had agreed to resume inspections, but halted cooperation after the UK, France, and Germany reinstated UN sanctions.

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution demanding Iran grant access to nuclear sites and uranium stockpile details.
The resolution passed with 19 votes in favor, including the United States; Russia, China, and Niger opposed.
Tensions rose after Israel's airstrikes in June, which Iran says were facilitated by the IAEA's actions.
Iran had agreed to resume inspections, but halted cooperation after the UK, France, and Germany reinstated UN sanctions.