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US, Britain, France, Germany push IAEA Iran referral to UN

9/7/2026

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The United States, Britain, France and Germany urged the IAEA Board to refer Iran to the UN Security Council.
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said it has had no access to Iran’s nuclear sites since June 2025.
Grossi warned the IAEA lacks data on Iran’s declared low- and highly-enriched uranium, raising serious proliferation concerns.
The United States and allies will submit a resolution next week, the first UN Security Council referral in 20 years.

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The United States, Britain, France and Germany urged the IAEA Board to refer Iran to the UN Security Council.
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said it has had no access to Iran’s nuclear sites since June 2025.
Grossi warned the IAEA lacks data on Iran’s declared low- and highly-enriched uranium, raising serious proliferation concerns.
The United States and allies will submit a resolution next week, the first UN Security Council referral in 20 years.