International Pressure Forces Iran to Withdraw Support for Israel Criticism at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
In a surprising turn of events, the resolution aimed at condemning recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities was withdrawn from a vote at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The withdrawal came after intense lobbying by the United States, which threatened to reduce funding to the IAEA if the resolution passed.
The resolution, co-sponsored by Russia and China, contained a paragraph strongly condemning the "deliberate and unlawful attacks" on Iranian nuclear sites and facilities. It also reaffirmed that all states must refrain from attacking or threatening to attack peaceful nuclear facilities in other countries.
The US charge d'affaires dismissed the draft resolution as distorting international law and selectively quoting from the IAEA statute. The withdrawal of the resolution marked a diplomatic victory for the US and Israel.
Iran's UN Ambassador Reza Najafi announced that Tehran would defer action on the draft until next year. This decision comes after Iran grew near-weapons Uranium before Israeli strikes on its nuclear and military sites in June.
Despite the diplomatic victory, Iran has shown no indication of a willingness to resume talks with Washington. Iran's security chief Ali Larijani stated recently that Tehran is open to talks with the US, but would not accept restrictions on its missile program.
In a bid to ease tensions, the E3 (France, Germany, and the UK) offered to delay the snapback for up to six months for serious negotiations, contingent on Iran restoring access for UN nuclear inspectors and engaging in talks with the US. However, Iran has so far refused to allow inspectors into its nuclear facilities.
The E3 also initiated a 30-day process to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. Had the resolution been put to a vote, it would have been overwhelmingly defeated.
It's worth noting that the US has previously taken similar action, suspending aid to Israel under the IAEA's technical assistance program after an Israeli strike on an Iraqi nuclear reactor in 1981. The diplomatic lobbying for the US decision to threaten a funding reduction to the IAEA was conducted by the US government, but the specific individual or office responsible is not identified in the provided search results.
In a positive development, Iran recently resumed limited cooperation with the IAEA. The resolution's withdrawal and Iran's decision to defer action on the draft signal a potential easing of tensions in the region. However, the path to a comprehensive resolution remains uncertain.
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